In Rare Display of Anger, Stephen Curry Blasts Michael Jordan?s Biggest Nemesis from 1992

The NBA world is an opportunistic yet harsh platform for athletes. They are constantly judged for every game they play and every move they make. While legends receive great love in the league, they are often criticized in their tough times. Recently, Stephen Curry has involved himself in the Klay Thompson-Charles Barkley controversy by backing his teammate. The Golden State Warriors guard showed a rare moment of anger at Michael Jordan’s biggest nemesis from the 1992-1993 championship, Charles Barkley for criticizing Klay Thompson, who is returning to the NBA after almost two years.?

Charles Barkley took a dig at Klay Thompson and Draymond Green after the Golden State Warriors lost against the Phoenix Suns on October 25. Three-time All-Star Devin Booker scored 34 points while Thompson guarded him through the night.

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Eventually, the four-time NBA champ exchanged some heated words with Booker, triggering Barkley’s comments. The former Phoenix Suns legend played in the 1992 NBA Finals against Michael Jordan‘s Chicago Bulls. Barkley said,?“I think, as much as I love Klay, he’s slipping.”

Stephen Curry responds to Thompson’s critics

Charles Barkley criticized Thompson, claiming that injuries and time had started to take a toll on the five-time All-Star. Klay Thompson also gave a fitting response to Barkley as he seemed unfazed by the NBA expert’s comments. Now, Stephen Curry has also taken a dig at Barkley for going after Thompson.

Meanwhile, the Warriors made a sensational comeback during their game against the Miami Heat on October 27. Curry scored 33 points while Thompson nailed 19 points, as his actions did the talking for him.?

During the postgame conference, Curry stated that Thompson understood that he could bounce back from a rough night. Steph reckoned that comments from critics were just a part of their success as winning players are always in the spotlight. Stephen Curry continued, “It’s interesting coz you know, certain guys kinda forget what their careers looked like on the back end.”?

It seemed like Curry responded to Barkley’s comments regarding Klay Thompson’s ability to play after missing two seasons. However, the eight-time All-Star also commended Thompson’s contributions during their championship run last season, helping the team win another trophy after returning from his injuries.?

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Moreover, Curry suggested that Thompson was doing all he can to get back at his best. He seemed confident that Thompson still had the skills, ability, and mindset to help the Warriors win a few more championships.?