After Curry's long-range buzzer-beater against the Suns, Klay Thompson was interviewed by Logan Murdock of The Ringer. There were many topics covered in the interview, but I found two key pieces of information. Accepting his decline I am aware that my shooting is no longer consistent. Moving forward, I will approach each game with optimism and confidence, making the most of my limited playing time. Willingness to take a pay cut to stay with the Warriors Playing alongside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, winning games and securing four championships, has been the most important part of my life. Playing together is more important than money or fame. Klay Thompson spoke somewhat reservedly, as he is a proud and competitive individual. However, it is commendable that he opened up and publicly expressed his willingness to take a pay cut in order to continue playing for the Warriors. Recently, the Warriors have won four consecutive games, moving up to tenth place in the Western Conference and temporarily securing a spot in the play-in tournament. During this winning streak, Klay Thompson only played in three games, averaging 10.3 points with a field goal percentage of 38.3% and a three-point percentage of 33.3%. In crucial moments of the game, Coach Kerr often benches Klay Thompson, opting for the closing lineup of "Curry + Poole + Wiggins + Kuminga + Green". The fact of their winning streak proves that this lineup is currently the strongest for the Warriors. If Thompson truly turns around and overcomes his mental demons, he should proactively communicate with Kerr, apply…

To be honest, only three active NBA players deserve the title of "superstar," and Jokic falls short. There has always been much debate about what it means to be a superstar, such as the number of championships, MVPs, FMVPs, and first-team selections one should have. Indeed, as a superstar, various honors are indispensable. However, in my personal opinion, there are only three true superstars: LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant. While Jokic has indeed won championships and MVPs, do you feel, like me, that he is just a little short of the mark in terms of influence? LeBron James From his debut to now, LeBron James has won four championships as the core player on three different teams. To this day, it seems that only James could achieve this feat; if anyone else has done so, please remind me. He has won four MVPs, four Finals MVPs, been selected to the All-NBA First Team 20 times, made the All-Defensive Team six times, been the assist leader once, and the scoring champion once. His statistics are even more impressive: he currently ranks first in total points with 41,355, 28th in rebounds with 11,460, fourth in assists with 11,337, seventh in steals with 2,307, and 77th in blocks with 1,133. Looking at these numbers, would you still doubt James? Of course not; he is undoubtedly a superstar. Stephen Curry Curry has played 15 seasons since the 09 season and has accumulated many honors: four championships, one Finals MVP, two regular-season MVPs, eight All-NBA selections, two scoring titles, and one steal title.…

This season's NBA regular season schedule is halfway through, and many teams have been surprising. Typical underrated teams in the West include the Clippers, who were projected to rank 13th in the West before the season but have climbed to fifth at the halfway point. The Rockets were expected to be in the top 8 in the West before the season, but they actually made it to second place. On the other hand, teams like the Pelicans were projected to finish seventh in the West, but are actually second-to-last; the Timberwolves were projected to finish second in the West, but are actually eighth. Simply put, having a star player who can set a floor is rare and hard to come by, such as Harden of the Clippers, who can maximize the value of everyone around him, even bringing out 120% of their potential. Players who leave him often easily reveal their weaknesses, like Paul George. Additionally, youth is a major trend, as the era of James, Durant, and Curry has truly passed. When American media predicts the playoff standings for this season's Western Conference, they generally do not favor the Suns and Warriors, with even the Kings and Spurs having a higher probability of making the playoffs. The Suns' problems are obvious; they struggle against weak teams, excessively extend Durant and Booker's playing time, deplete their one-on-one abilities, and are helpless against strong teams. From defense to tactical systems, the Suns no longer count as a strong team. Meanwhile, the Warriors, who started the season with a 12-3 record as…

The NBA battles continue to heat up as the Golden State Warriors hosted the Los Angeles Lakers at home. Prior to the game, the Warriors were ranked 8th in the West, while the Lakers were ranked 7th. This match was a crucial positioning battle, with Russell from the Lakers and Li Kyle from the Warriors absent due to injuries. The matchup between Lakers' star LeBron James and Warriors' star Stephen Curry was destined to be a focal point of the game. After four quarters of intense competition, the Warriors narrowly lost to the Lakers with a score of 113-115, suffering their second consecutive defeat. In this game, the Lakers fielded a starting lineup of James, Davis, Christie, Hachimura, and Rivers, while the Warriors countered with Curry, Wiggins, Green, Davis, and Schroder. The game started with the home team, the Warriors, quickly finding their rhythm and taking an early 10-4 lead. The Lakers relied on James to close the gap, but Davis had to leave the court after playing for more than 7 minutes due to an injury. The two teams remained neck and neck, with neither able to pull away significantly. With a three-pointer from the corner by Knecht, the Lakers caught up to 23-23. Knecht then completed a buzzer-beating block, ending the first quarter with both teams tied at 23. In the second quarter, the Lakers improved their offensive efficiency, gradually taking the lead under James' guidance who scored 11 points in the quarter. Curry also contributed 11 points in the second quarter, and at halftime, the Lakers led…

Draymond Green, a name familiar to many fans, is one of the Golden State Warriors' iron triangle. With Thompson's departure, only Curry and Green remain from the once formidable trio, leaving many fans feeling regretful. This season, the Warriors' situation is not optimistic. Both Curry and Green have shown varying degrees of decline due to their advancing age. So far, the Warriors have played 42 games but have only managed to win 21, resulting in a poor record that has dropped them out of the playoff zone. In light of this disappointing performance, it was expected that the Warriors would make significant trades to continue their pursuit of the championship. However, surprisingly, both Curry and Green expressed in interviews that they would not sacrifice the team's future for a title run. This stance leaves the Warriors with limited options, as their current roster makes it extremely challenging to contend for the championship. Curry's performance has visibly declined, and the same can be said for Green, indicating that both are nearing retirement. If they cannot continue to compete for titles, it would indeed be a disappointment for fans. The Warriors' recent poor performance is largely due to injury issues within the team. Prior to this, core player Kuminga missed multiple games due to injury. Following a crushing defeat by the Celtics, Draymond Green announced an unexpected decision to withdraw from the next three games against the Kings, Bulls, and Lakers. According to Anthony Slater, the Warriors' beat reporter, Green will miss at least four games due to a left calf strain…

On January 21st, Beijing time, the NBA's 2024-25 season regular season continued to progress, with the Golden State Warriors hosting the Boston Celtics at home. This was the second meeting between the two teams this season; in their previous encounter, the Warriors narrowly defeated the Celtics by 6 points, thus gaining a certain advantage. However, the Warriors' recent form has been worrying, as they have only managed a record of 21 wins and 20 losses. Despite being on a two-game winning streak, they still rank 11th in the Western Conference and have fallen out of the play-in tournament zone. In the West, apart from three teams intentionally losing games, they are only slightly better than the Spurs led by Wembanyama, which is quite unexpected. In contrast, the Celtics' performance this season has also been slightly below expectations. The team currently has a total record of 29 wins and 13 losses, ranking only second in the East. For the two stars, their goal this season is undoubtedly to successfully defend their title. However, judging from their current competitive state, they seem somewhat relaxed. Especially Jaylen Brown, who won the Eastern Conference Finals MVP and the Finals FMVP last season, seems to have lost his new goal. Before the game, American media ESPN timely provided the latest win rate prediction for that day's match. In this prediction, the Warriors' win rate is only 24.9%, while the Celtics' win rate is as high as 75.1%. Obviously, the American media is very optimistic about the Celtics successfully avenging the Warriors in this game. Regarding…

On January 21, 2025, Beijing time, the Golden State Warriors suffered a crushing defeat at home, losing to the Boston Celtics with a score of 85-125. This outcome sent shockwaves through the NBA, setting several embarrassing records. The Warriors' score of 85 points was like a cold shackle, locking them into a new low for single-game scoring this season. The previous low of 90 points was achieved against the Timberwolves and Rockets, but this game's score further lowered the team's threshold. Losing by over 40 points at home is a situation that has not occurred since 1985. This is not just a numerical gap, but more like a "picture of decline" reflecting the current state of the Warriors. Seeing such a situation, the Warriors' owner could no longer contain his inner flames. However, the owner's anger, like a spark with the potential to start a prairie fire, stems from reasons beyond just this one defeat. "A dike a thousand miles long can be destroyed by an ant hole," and the team's various problems have been eroding this once-champion team like ant holes. Looking at the Warriors' performance against strong teams, "encountering strong teams leads to collapse, the former champion's desire to win is completely gone" has become their most realistic portrayal now. Once feared on the court, the Warriors now seem like a toothless tiger in front of strong opponents. In the course of the game, they are powerless, and those opponents once suppressed by the Warriors naturally spare no effort to strike back at the now fallen Warriors. The…

Warriors Suffer a 40-Point Defeat to the Celtics! Tatum Achieves Revenge with 22+9+7, Curry Concedes Early with 18 Points On January 21st, Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game between the Warriors and the Celtics, the Celtics took control of the game early on with a 14-1 run in the first quarter. By halftime, they had built a 15-point lead at 54-39. In the third quarter, the Celtics continued their dominance with a 43-24 score, extending their lead to 34 points. The Warriors conceded defeat early, and the Celtics easily avenged their previous loss to the Warriors. The Celtics' record improved to 30 wins and 13 losses, while the Warriors' record dropped to 21 wins and 21 losses. Statistical Highlights Celtics: Tatum scored 22 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, dished out 7 assists, and made 2 steals. Porzingis contributed 18 points and 7 rebounds with 2 assists. Brown added 17 points and 4 rebounds. Holiday scored 10 points with 4 rebounds and 2 assists. Pritchard had 14 points and 9 assists, and Hauser chipped in with 11 points. Warriors: Curry scored 18 points with 3 rebounds and 4 assists. Schroder had 7 points. Wiggins shot 1 for 11, scoring 4 points and grabbing 3 rebounds. Payton contributed 2 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists. Hield scored 6 points with 2 rebounds and 2 assists. Moody added 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Game MVP Tatum shot 9 for 20, scoring 22 points, grabbing 9 rebounds, dishing out 7 assists, and making 2 steals. His plus-minus was as high as…

The situation in the West has once again experienced a dramatic fluctuation. Both the Lakers and the Warriors have shown great resilience, especially in critical moments, where veterans LeBron James and Stephen Curry have once again become the saviors of their teams. On the other hand, the Clippers suffered a painful defeat, which directly dropped their ranking to eighth in the West. The situation in the West is simply chaotic! Let me take you through these matches and see what surprises and reversals these teams can bring us. First, let's talk about the game between the Lakers and the Kings. In fact, at the beginning of the game, the Lakers didn't have many highlights. After all, their performance in the first half was not eye-catching, with only a slight three-point lead, making it seem like this game would keep people on the edge of their seats until the last moment. On the Lakers' side, although James is getting older, he is still firing on all cylinders. With 32 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals, he is truly a versatile warrior who can attack and defend, shouldering the heavy responsibility of the team. The climax of this game is still on Anthony Davis, also known as "The Brow." When it comes to The Brow, everyone should know that this player excels in both offense and defense. However, today he also contributed some surprising moments. In the final moments of the game, Davis missed twice at the free-throw line, almost costing the Lakers the game! Just imagine, leading by 3…

After the start of the 25 season, the first major NBA trade has been completed. According to renowned journalist Shams, the Warriors and Nets have reached a significant 5-for-2 trade. The Warriors sent away Melton, two-way player Bickman, and three second-round draft picks to the Nets in exchange for Schroder and one second-round pick. The main players involved in this trade are Melton and Schroder. Melton is injured and unable to provide immediate assistance to the Warriors, prompting the management to quickly act and acquire Schroder. Schroder is a star-level guard for the Nets and also their top player. This transaction signifies that the Nets' "supermarket" is open for business, and it is expected that before the trade deadline, the Nets will trade away several core team members and officially enter a rebuilding phase. Melton actually performed well this season, but unfortunately suffered a serious left knee ligament injury, requiring surgery that ended his season. In the six games he played, Melton averaged 10.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.2 steals. Before his injury, he was also a valuable bench player. However, the Warriors' goal is to compete for the championship, and trading him away was a wise decision. Moreover, the Warriors are expected to make more significant moves before the trade deadline. Schroder is the absolute core of the Nets. The Warriors managed to obtain Schroder and other trade assets by giving up a substitute player who is out for the season and three second-round picks, which is indeed a great deal. Schroder has played 23 games for…