“We’ve All Hated Him”: Warriors’ 9x NBA Champ Compares Stephen Curry’s New Backcourt Partner to Reggie Miller’s Character

The Golden State Warriors have been a regular feature in the headlines this offseason. Their front office moves have been the center of attraction for several reasons. Their most questionable summer step was acquiring an NBA legend who was Stephen Curry‘s most intense rival for several years.

Stephen Curry has seen an incredible rise to the top over the years. With an unparalleled shooting prowess, Curry became the undisputed king of three pointers. The 9 time All Star is considered the greatest shooter of all time but he too, drew inspiration from an NBA great. Curry has often stated that his greatest inspiration was the Indiana Pacers legend, Reggie Miller. Ironically, 9 time NBA champion and Curry’s coach compared between his fiercest rival and his biggest inspiration in a recent interview.

Stephen Curry’s coach draws an uncanny comparison

The Warriors made a blockbuster trade this offseason that stunned the NBA world. They traded away their 24 year old prodigy, Jordan Poole to acquire the 12 time All Star, Chris Paul. The 38 year old brings remarkable playmaking and veteran leadership to Dub Nation. However, he was also Stephen Curry’s fiercest rival throughout his career. While the fans questioned the Warriors’ move to acquire Paul given his history with Curry, 9 time NBA champion and the Warriors’ head coach, Steve Kerr seemed to have answers.

Steve Kerr was asked how Stephen Curry and Chris Paul would work together as teammates, given their intense rivalry. Quoting his own experience, Kerr stated that Paul shared similarities with Curry’s biggest inspiration, Reggie Miller.

“Reminded me a little bit, you know, when I played Reggie Miller and I played against each other in college….and I used to hate Reggie….and then we became broadcast partners and he became a very good friend,” he said, talking about his relationship with the Knick Killer. “I think that’s how it’s going to be with Chris, we’ve all hated him….and now that’s our guy and we love him.”

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Steve Kerr approved the Warriors move, stating his own example. However, it is interesting to note what makes Curry and Paul such fierce rivals.

Fiercest rivals become teammates

Stephen Curry has cemented his place as one of the league’s greatest point guards of all time. However, achieving this incredible feat was not easy for the 34 year old. Over his 14 year career in the NBA so far, Curry shared an intense rivalry with another legendary point guard, Chris Paul. Now, the two have become teammates.

During the early 2010s, Curry had just started to breakthrough as a talented point guard in the league. However, by that time, Chris Paul had taken the NBA world by storm with his mastery as a point guard. Playing the same position as Curry, Paul had elevated himself to a Hall of Fame status before Curry could even establish himself as a reputed point guard in the league. However, Curry was never the one to settle.

Curry made heads turn in the mid 2010s, becoming a force to reckon with in no time. He won the the MVP award, back to back in 2015 and 2016 and has never looked back since. Curry’s achievements had eclipsed Paul’s legendary career over the years but Paul too, made a strong case for himself throughout. However, the two now have the task of making a championship run, but this time, together.

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The Warriors’ new backcourt duo may have shared an intense rivalry but they will have to set it aside to make an impact as teammates on the Warriors roster.