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Jan 28, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after making a three point basket against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 28, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after making a three point basket against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Steph Curry is arguably the greatest shooter in NBA history. There is no player in history who has shown the uncanny ability to shoot the ball like the indomitable Curry.
Even his teammate, who is a shooting extraordinaire, can’t believe his eyes after Steph comes up with one of his reality-defying three-pointers. If it is hard to believe, you can just listen to how Klay Thompson reacted to a Steph Curry three on commentary.
Thompson joined the Warriors commentary booth for the second quarter of their game against the Detroit Pistons. In the game, Steph got the ball as the Warriors seemed to be on a fast-break.
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Instead of setting up a play, Curry just let the ball fly. Klay remarked that the ball landing in the basket would be crazy, before it actually did!
Klay: “If he makes this, oh my goodness.”
Steph: 💦
(🎥 @warriors) pic.twitter.com/wktmtiIajw
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) January 31, 2021
Klay Thompson is spending his second consecutive season out with injury. He faced an ACL tear in the 2019 NBA Finals and was ready to return this season. However, he tore his Achilles in pre-season, giving the Warriors a big blow in what was considered to be their redemption season.
Steph Curry: Carrying the load without Klay Thompson
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While the Warriors have a good squad, they are nothing without Steph Curry. Draymond Green couldn’t use his genius basketball IQ on the floor to much effect last season without Steph.
However, the team is doing pretty well and look well on their way to the playoffs this season. However, they would probably be favorites if they had Klay Thompson.
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January 25, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots the basketball against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Instead, we are watching the resurgence of Andrew Wiggins and the emergence of James Wiseman. While Kelly Oubre still has some work to do on his game, his contributions can also be extremely helpful in certain close-game situations.
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Next season, this team will not only be bolstered by Klay, but a possible high first-round pick because they have the Minnesota Timberwolves draft pick. It is top-three protected, but even adding the fourth overall pick from the 2021 Draft Class will make these Warriors extremely dangerous.
