“Mike didn’t want to pass, didn’t want to rebound, and didn’t want to defend the best opposing player,” this is Scottie Pippen speaking. One of the top guys who has been up close with Michael Jordan. And if he speaks controversially like this about MJ, there is obviously some truth to it… But Stephen Curry, on the other hand, is different. Wait, hold your horses.

While Steph is presumably wrapping up his legendary career with the Warriors, Jayden Daniels is just getting started with the Washington Commanders. One guy who’s had a front-row seat to both of their journeys is Bob Myers. The former Warriors GM, who helped build Golden State’s championship run, switched gears last offseason and joined the Commanders as a consultant. And now, he’s part of the Washington side’s breakout season! The point is, Myers has drawn a comparison. One that he finds “so rare”.

He shared an interesting tidbit about Daniels on 95.7 The Game Show, revealing that the rookie quarterback often carries a basketball around with him, even keeping one next to him in the locker room! But what really stood out to Myers was how Daniels carried himself when he met Curry. “It was cool to see Jaden kind of the way he responded to Curry was kind of like ‘I’m honored’ or if you would have time and it was really nice to see somebody and Steph deserves that too.” said the former Warriors GM.

Myers compared it to the way Curry himself interacts with others, noting how both athletes are deeply competitive but also know how to have fun and enjoy the game. “If you watch Jaden during a game, he’s laughing and talking to the other team, even after taking a hit,” Myers explained. “I think Magic Johnson was one of the first ones that I remember loving the game and just expressing that. Steph does that too. Yeah. Um, that wasn’t Michael Jordan. That wasn’t Kobe Bryant, it’s silly,” he further added.

Myers also revealed that he set up a private meeting with Daniels and Steph before the Warriors faced the Wizards in November! It looks like the two of them have something that MJ and Kobe didn’t! Loving the game and expressing it while also being competitive. But right now it looks like Coach Kerr and Steph do not want another ‘competitive spirit’ at Golden State.

The Jimmy Butler trade could all come down to Stephen Curry

The Golden State Warriors’ interest in Jimmy Butler hinges on Steph Curry’s stance, as reported by Kevin O’Connor. While reports surfaced on Tuesday that the Warriors were eyeing Butler after the Heat lowered their asking price, concerns quickly emerged. Per The Athletic, Curry and his head coach, Steve Kerr have reservations about JB’s fit because of his tumultuous past with other teams.

Butler’s history includes conflicts in Chicago with teammates like Joakim Noah and Rajon Rondo, as well as public criticism of coach Fred Hoiberg. His infamous outburst in Minnesota, where he blasted coaches and teammates, still lingers in the NBA’s memory.

In Philly, he clashed with Brett Brown’s system and refused to contribute with 3-pointers. In Miami, we all know he feuded with Pat Riley and disrespected his teammates.

Given these issues, Stephen Curry likely doesn’t want Jimmy Butler to join a locker room already known for Draymond Green‘s volatile chemistry. Imagine the drama with Butler’s “you f–k–g need me!” attitude clashing with Green’s podcast rants—definitely not ideal or safe for work! The $48 million salary he carries this season complicates any potential trade, requiring the Bay to give up key players like Andrew Wiggins and Jonathan Kuminga.

If the Warriors pass, other teams like the Bucks or Rockets might step up. However, Memphis remains a potential dark horse despite Butler’s reluctance to play there.