After leaving a lot to be desired last year, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> are putting <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a> in a position to succeed in the 2023-24 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season. Mike Dunleavy won’t have an easy job at replacing Bob Myers, but he’s been doing interesting things.



Shortly after being promoted to general manager, he pulled off a blockbuster trade that sent Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards for veteran guard Chris Paul. On top of that, Dunleavy got Draymond Green tied to a long-term extension.



Besides, the Dubs rotation will also have new faces next season, including Dario Saric. Dunleavy knows there are still many things to take care of, but he already set his next priorities.



<h2>Mike Dunleavy says next priorities are extensions for Steve Kerr and Klay Thompson</h2>



“Those are guys we definitely want to get locked up moving forward,” Dunleavy said of Steve Kerr and Klay Thompson on the Dubs Talk podcast. “Been a big part of what we’ve done here and I think they can still contribute, especially Klay on the court. Steve, one of the best, if not the best coach in the league.



“So, high priority level in terms of getting those guys done. We’ll see. Obviously, there’s always a financial component and (do) guys want to be here and all that. We greatly value them and hope we can work things out. We have had good conversations and I think we’ll continue to do that. Optimistic that we can work things out with both those guys.”


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Both have played a pivotal role in their success this century, so it makes sense the team has their contract situation in mind. Unless something strange happens, this shouldn’t be a problem for the Warriors.

NBA Rumors: Warriors GM reveals his next priorities to help Stephen Curry

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Just before the start of last season, it seemed like the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors </a>legitimately thought<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jordan-poole" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Jordan Poole</a> could be <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry’s</a> heir or successor on their team.



They signed him to a big contract and gave him an expanded role before his struggles in the playoffs. That’s why it was kind of shocking to see them trade him out of the blue.



But that’s just how business is conducted in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a>. That’s why rookie GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. didn’t take things personally or bat an eye after sending him away to land Chris Paul.



<h2>Mike Dunleavy Jr. Didn’t Lose Sleep Over Jordan Poole Trade</h2>



“Honestly, in a lot of ways, it was an easy move because I felt it would make our team better, and it gave us a decent amount of flexibility going forward, so to me it wasn’t that tough,” Dunleavy told NBC Sports Bay Area.



“To have an opportunity to address some needs and clear up some financial relief, for me, honestly, didn’t lose much sleep over that one,” the former small forward concluded.


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At the end of the day, only time will tell if the Warriors made the right decision by giving up on him so early. But good GMs cannot hesitate, so props to Dunleavy for showing some character early in his tenure in charge of the team.

Warriors GM snubs Jordan Poole after trade

Warriors GM snubs Jordan Poole after trade - Bolavip US

Today, it’s hard to think of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry</a> without also thinking of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/klay-thompson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Klay Thompson.</a> Now called the Splash Brothers, they’ve become the greatest shooting duo in the history of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA.</a>



Thompson and Curry’s bond goes way beyond the court. They’re brothers, and they’ve talked over and over about wanting to play together for the remainder of their careers.



But long before they led the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> to four NBA championships, it seems like they weren’t that close. Apparently, they didn’t even talk during Klay’s rookie season.



<h2>Steph Curry And Klay Thompson Barely Talked To Each Other</h2>



“I don’t think me and Steph said a word to each other the first year, to be honest,” Thompson said. “Steph only played like 20 games that year, I was riding the bench first 30 games of the year, I’ll get in, I was a shooter off the bench backing up Monta (Ellis) and Dorrell (Wright) and stuff.”



“I don’t even have that many stories about Steph from my rookie year because we didn’t really speak to each other that much,” Thompson added. “I was so quiet. When you’re a rookie, you don’t want to step on the vets’ toes. I was like the anti-Draymond (Green), Draymond came in he was just yapping the whole time, he was making his presence felt. I was just kind of in the background like I’mma do my work, be the quiet assassin, and just observe.”


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Fast forward to today, and things have obviously changed quite a lot in the locker room. They’re just another example of what can be achieved by developing a strong bond on and off the court.

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Shortly after Bob Myers left, Mike Dunleavy made it clear he didn’t want to waste any second ahead of the 2023-24 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season. One of his first decisions as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> general manager was to trade Jordan Poole for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul">Chris Paul</a>.



The young guard didn’t come from a great performance in the playoffs, but his departure still made a lot of noise. Not long ago, Poole was seen as the possible face of the franchise the day Stephen Curry was no longer in the Bay.



Besides, no one expected he would leave for Paul, a veteran guard who had been on the opposite side of the Dubs for years. However, it looks like Dunleavy was pretty sure about this move from the very beginning.



<h2>Mike Dunleavy says trading Jordan Poole was an easy move</h2>



“Honestly, in a lot of ways, it was an easy move because I felt it would make our team better, and it gave us a decent amount of flexibility going forward, so to me it wasn’t that tough,” Dunleavy told Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area. “…To have an opportunity to address some needs and clear up some financial relief, for me, honestly, didn’t lose much sleep over that one.”


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Dunleavy mentioned the financial reason for this trade from the first moment he faced questions about it. But the fact they could get Paul in return also explains this deal, since it could help the Warriors get back to glory days as soon as possible.

NBA Rumors: Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy gets real on trading Jordan Poole for Chris Paul

NBA: Warriors GM gets real on trading Jordan Poole for Chris Paul - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> are far from done. Trading <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jordan-poole" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jordan Poole</a> away to keep the band together is evidence that they believe they can still win more rings with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry </a>as their centerpiece.



Trading for Chris Paul was a bold move, to say the least, but it might be just what they need to get back to the top of the league. They’re definitely more mature and experienced now.



But that experience hasn’t made them settle or taken a toll on their desire to win another <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> championship. If anything, they’re as hungry as they’ve ever been, according to Klay Thompson.



<h2>Klay Thompson Says Warriors Are Hungry</h2>



“Me, Andrew, Steph, Dray, CP, the rest of the guys, we’re hungry,” Thompson said. “We’re in the group chat right now, we’re trying to set up some minicamps before the season.”



“Last year I had a bad taste in my mouth but now, I’m hungrier than ever. I want to get back to the mountaintop,“ Thompson added. “Four is cool but why not get as many as you can get? At least attempt, so I can walk away from this game and say that I gave it everything that I had.”


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It won’t be easy, but the Dubs have the experience to go back to the top of the league. And even though they’re not getting any younger, one should know better than to bet against them at this point.

Warriors' Klay Thompson makes bold statement about Chris Paul's arrival

Warriors' Klay Thompson makes bold statement about Chris Paul's arrival - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul">Chris Paul</a> trade to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> took the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> community by surprise. Not because Steve Kerr‘s team didn’t need to make moves, but many wonder how the veteran guard will fit next to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a> and company.



At 38, the veteran star will have a legitimate chance to win a highly elusive championship. However, it’s uncertain whether he’ll be part of the starting five or if he’ll have to come off the bench for the first time in his career.



Either way, many still wonder why the Warriors pulled off this deal. Even though there’s still a long way to go for training camp, Kerr explained what CP3 could bring to the table in the Bay area.



<h2>Steve Kerr explains how Chris Paul can help Curry, Warriors </h2>



“He’s so smart. He controls games. He’s thinking three steps ahead all the time. He gets any shot he wants in the mid-range,” Kerr said about Paul, via Robin Lundberg of Sports Illustrated. 



“Our team last year needed another way to attack, and we became a little too one-dimensional with Steph in high ball screens. We needed another playmaker to give us a different look. Chris, as we know, is one of the all-time great pick-and-roll players, and he’ll know how to control the tempo. It’s hugely important, especially in playoff games, to have guys like that and they’re hard to find.”


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It will definitely be interesting to see how Paul settles in his new team after being a rival for so many years. For the first time in years, he will have other teammates who carry the organization’s title aspirations.

NBA News: Steve Kerr explains why Stephen Curry, Warriors need Chris Paul

Steve Kerr explains why Stephen Curry, Warriors need Chris Paul - Bolavip US

Things haven’t gone to plan for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> in the 2022-23 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season. But the Dubs are running things back with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a>, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green, hoping to turn the page next year.



Though they’ve kept the core that led them to multiple championships, things will look a bit different in the Bay area next season. With Bob Myers gone, Mike Dunleavy has taken charge of the front office and made significant changes to the roster.



Apart from trading Jordan Poole for Chris Paul, Dunleavy made changes to the rotation. Thompson knows that last year the team lacked consistency, but warned that everyone is highly motivated to bounce back fast.



<h2>Klay Thompson warns that Warriors aren’t done yet</h2>



“It was tumultuous at times,” Thompson said about last season in an appearance on Podcast P with Paul George Presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment. “It’s hard going back-to-back man, its’ a whole different beast and I didn’t have the greatest start to the year. We had a bumpy road, injuries plagued us a little bit but I’m still proud of the way we fought.



“… But I know Andrew [Wiggins], Steph, Dray [Draymond Green] CP [Chris Paul], and the rest of the guys are hungry, we’re in our group chat right now trying to set up some mini-camps before the season but we’re all on the same page. Like look, we got another ring in us and we expect to do it if we stay the course…. So last year left a bad taste in my mouth but that’s not the worst thing, now I’m hungrier than ever and I want to get back to that mountain top. 4 is cool, but why not get as many as you can get or at least attempt.”


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The Warriors know they still have enough left in the tank to pursue another championship, and they won’t rest until they get it. Thompson, Curry and Green look determined to deliver at least one more ring to San Francisco before hanging them up.

Warriors news: Klay Thompson issues strong warning to the rest of the NBA

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Steph Curry</a> will play with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> in the 2023-2024 NBA season as a contender with the hope of reaching the postseason again and fighting for another championship. But for now, the league is on vacation, and young players are taking advantage of basketball camps sponsored by big players and the NBA.



All basketball lovers know that Stephen Curry is a highly technical player. Not only is he known for his three-point shooting, but Curry also knows how to play elegant and off ball basketball that looks much better in the eyes of insiders.



Stephen Curry’s camp was not held for two years due to issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. But now that the camp is back, it is only three days long and is open to the best high school players in the United States.



<h2>What did Steph Curry tell young players about the weakest move?</h2>



According to a recent video where Steph Curry is at hi Camp, he was talking to the players about some things related to asking for the ball during a game. He said, “The last thing we can do is try to get open, not get the ball, and then start begging, begging for the ball. I don’t care where you are on the court. Every other decision is the right one — screen away, front cut, back cut. The last thing we can do is beg. It’s the weakest move in basketball.”



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Curry was talking about how important off-ball movement is during the game. Not having the ball is also part of the game. He told the campers that they should always be moving and be ready to receive the ball. They should not just stand around and wait for the ball to come to them.



His advice is valuable for any basketball player, regardless of their age or skill level. It is important to remember that there is more to the game than just shooting the ball. Off-ball movement is just as important, and it can help you to be a more effective player.

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After years of struggling, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> have finally looked like a competitive team last season. Rob Pelinka made the right moves just in time, and the team ended up having a deep playoff run, in which they beat Steve Kerr’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a>.



LeBron James and company took down the Dubs in the Western Conference semifinals, setting up a meeting with the Denver Nuggets to have a shot at the championship. However, they couldn’t stop Nikola Jokic’s side.



Even so, that campaign left many positives for the Lakers. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/austin-reaves">Austin Reaves</a>’ evolution, for instance, has given a lot to talk about around the league as the guard made many admirers, including Kerr.



<h2>Steve Kerr heaps massive praise on Austin Reaves</h2>



“He fits in wherever we put him; that’s the beauty of Austin,” Kerr said. “He’s a connector. He’s a hell of a basketball player. He’s physical, shoots and passes it. Just so poised out there all the time. He’s a guy who enhances any lineup that he plays with. Mainly, it’s just better to have him on your team than to have him on the other team. That’s what I would say about Austin.



“One of the fun things with this endeavor is that you really get to know guys who you’ve competed against and admired, but then you really get to know their games. Just feel, vision, awareness, and understanding of the game. The ball just goes to the right spot, the right cut is made.”


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Reaves is now working under Kerr’s tutelage ahead of the 2023 FIBA World Cup with Team USA, who hopes to win its first championship since 2014. The tournament will take place between August 25 and September 10, with the USA sharing Group C alongside Jordan, Greece, and New Zealand.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> left a lot to be desired last season, but they look ready to come back stronger next year. Mike Dunleavy didn’t waste any second this offseason, making a number of moves that included the arrival of 12x NBA All-Star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul">Chris Paul</a>.



It’s safe to say it was the most unexpected trade in the summer, since the 38-year-old had a rivalry with most of his new teammates, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/chris-paul-breaks-the-silence-on-playing-with-draymond-green-20230724-BUS-34852.html">especially with Draymond Green</a><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/chris-paul-breaks-the-silence-on-playing-with-draymond-green-20230724-BUS-34852.html">.</a> Besides, he had been traded to Washington by Phoenix just a few days before.



One of the biggest storylines for the Dubs heading into next season is how Paul will fit into their plans. Will he start from the bench, or is he making the starting five? Steve Kerr has recently addressed this topic, but we’ll have to wait until training camp to know.



<h2>Steve Kerr says he’ll make a decision on Chris Paul during training camp</h2>



“I think that’ll be a case where you get three weeks of training camp before that first game,” Kerr said, via Tim Bontemps of ESPN. “We’ll just look at all kinds of different combinations.



“The main thing is we know all those guys are going to play a lot of minutes. But the luxury of having Chris Paul to add to this group that we’ve been lucky enough to have for a decade .. pretty remarkable. He is one of the great competitors in the game. He’s one of the great point guards of all time. I think he’s a great addition for us, because of his ability to control games, control tempo, take care of the ball.”


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Paul has been from the get-go in every single NBA game he’s played so far. Many expect that to change this season, since the Warriors already have an established starting five and CP3 could boost the second unit. However, only time will tell.

NBA Rumors: Steve Kerr gets real on Chris Paul's role at Warriors

NBA Rumors: Steve Kerr gets real on Chris Paul's role at Warriors - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/steve-kerr">Steve Kerr</a> is not only the head coach of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a>, but he is also a guy who has known the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA </a>for a long time. As a player from 1988 to 2003, he won a combined total of 9 rings as a player and head coach.



During his playing days, he played with a former NBA team called the Seattle SuperSonics, who are now known as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/oklahoma-city-thunder">Oklahoma City Thunder.</a> However, the SuperSonics are not the only defunct team in the league.



In addition to the relocated teams, other franchises no longer exist and all have disappeared during the last century. These include the Chicago Stags, Indianapolis Olympians, and Providence Steamrollers, among others.



<h2>What did Steve Kerr say about expansion teams?</h2>



In a recent interview with ESPN, Steve Kerr said that the two expansion teams that are supposed to join the NBA in the future would be perfect for the league to open up some Western time slots. This would help the league’s TV schedule.



About two new expansion teams, Las Vegas and Seattle, he said he feels good about the idea. He said, “Obviously it’s not my department, but Vegas and Seattle seem to be such smart franchises. It’s a shame that we ever lost the Sonics in the first place. But as you look forward and you think of what we need, we need a couple of Western time slots. Think about all the doubleheaders on TV you have where the second game is starting at 8:40 central time. We lost a couple of West Coast time slots back when Seattle and Vancouver left the league. It hurt the TV schedule, which hurt the whole league schedule.”



Steve Kerr will be the head coach of the United States national basketball team in the 2023 FIBA ​​tournament that will start on August 25 and end on September 10. The USMBNT are one of the big favorites to win.

Warriors' Steve Kerr reveals how expansion teams would help the NBA

Warriors' Steve Kerr reveals how expansion teams would help the NBA - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> have given up on two young players early, with James Wiseman and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jordan-poole" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jordan Poole</a> no longer with the team. That’s the price to pay when you try to compete for an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> championship right away.



With that in mind, some believe Jonathan Kuminga could be the next in line. Despite his undeniable athleticism, defensive IQ, and promising skill set, reports of immaturity make people think he’s not going to fulfill his potential in the Bay.



That’s why he vowed to be better as a person and prove his worth in the upcoming season, stating that he knows this could be a make-or-break year for him.



<h2>Jonathan Kuminga Knows The Clock Is Ticking</h2>



“This upcoming season is definitely the year,” Kuminga told ESPN. “A lot of people are expecting so much from me – and myself; I’m expecting a lot. It’s a lot of pressure, but I don’t really pay attention to the noise. The pressure is always going to be there. It’s just [on] me to go out there and perform.”



“The achievement [I crave] is just growing as a person – there’s nothing more important than growing as a person,” he added. “As long as you grow as a person, that opens up a lot of doors. Now you know what to do on the court and now you know what to do off the court – just [by] growing up.”


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Kuminga could end up being the X-Factor for a Warriors team looking to get back to the NBA Finals. But it might be up to him to get the playing time he claims to deserve.

Jonathan Kuminga makes blunt statement ahead of make-or-break season with Warriors

Jonathan Kuminga gets real ahead of crucial season with Warriors - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chris Paul </a>is pretty much the opposite of the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Golden State Warriors.</a> His style of play is fairly different from what <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry</a> and Steve Kerr have instilled, and they’ve been on opposite sides way too many times already.



The Warriors stood on Paul’s way to a championship multiple times. His teams, especially the Houston Rockets, were a recurring victim of the Dynasty, and they’ve been vocal about their despise for each other.



That’s why some people were worried about their ability to coexist ahead of the upcoming <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> season. However, per coach Kerr, it only speaks volumes of their competitive nature.



<h2>Steve Kerr Explains Why Warriors Players Didn’t Like Chris Paul</h2>



“You know, one of the funny things about this league is that you compete against people and especially if you see someone in the playoffs, over and over again like we did with Chris in Houston,” Kerr said. “And then all of a sudden you’re teammates or you’re coaching someone and you laugh at moments like this where, you know, you’re at each other’s throats for much of your career.”



“It reminded me a little bit of when I played. Reggie Miller and I played against each other in college and then the pros as well. I used to hate Reggie. And then we became broadcast partners and became great friends,” Kerr added. “I feel like that’s kind of how it’s going to be with Chris. We’ve all hated him, you know, because we were competing and he was so good. And now that’s our guy and we love him.”


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That’s the beauty and the irony of the game. Now, they will all have to bury the hatchet and get to work together, as they can achieve something special if they put the team first and foremost.

Steve Kerr reveals why the Warriors hated Chris Paul

Steve Kerr reveals why the Warriors hated Chris Paul - Bolavip US

The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Golden State Warriors </a>and coach Steve Kerr will have to hit the drawing board.<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Chris Paul</a> isn’t a natural fit for their core, especially not next to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry.</a>



Great players can find a way to coexist, and it’s hard to find a more intelligent player than Paul. But at first glance, one can only wonder if they’re actually better with him.



At least, former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>star DeMarcus Cousins doesn’t seem to think so. In a recent interview, Boogie criticized the Warriors for making this move, as he thinks Paul is a bad fit and past his prime.



<h2>DeMarcus Cousins Doesn’t Think The Warriors Are Better With Chris Paul</h2>



“I gotta be honest, I didn’t understand the Chris Paul trade,” Cousins said on Sirius XM NBA Radio. “Then I looked at it like maybe they want to free up the books for next season. But as far as it being about basketball and Xs and Os on the court, I don’t really see that elevating the Golden State Warriors.”



“He’s up in age. You got rid of a young, youthful guy for an aging veteran. I’m not taking away from anything Chris Paul has done in his career; I’m just speaking on this stage of his career,” added Cousins. “I don’t see him elevating the Golden State Warriors.”


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Of course, Cousins has been critical of Paul in the past, so maybe we should take his comments with a grain of salt. Then again, we can’t deny the fact that this will be an odd fit until proven otherwise.

DeMarcus Cousins rips Warriors over Chris Paul trade

DeMarcus Cousins rips Warriors over Chris Paul trade - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> have thrived with their chaotic and full-motion offense, which is pretty much the opposite of what <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chris Paul </a>does. That’s why some find it tough to believe he can coexist with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry.</a>



Paul seemed to be reluctant to come off the bench for the first time in his career, which is another big concern regarding his ability to adapt and find success with his new team.



With that in mind, coach Steve Kerr revealed that he’s actually met with Paul and Curry to discuss what he wants from the newcomer in order to make another run at an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> championship.



<h2>Steve Kerr Reveals What He Wants From Chris Paul</h2>



“I watched Steph [Curry] and Chris work out together,” Kerr said on NBA Today. “We’ve talked about our team. One of the things I told Chris was, we have to be more controlled this year. Last year, we were number 29 in the league in turnovers, in other words, second worst in the league, but we had the fastest pace in the league. That’s not a great combination. And one of the things I love about Chris is that he controls games. And, so I told him we need his ability to control the game at key times for us and he knows he’s going to adapt to some of the stuff we do. Especially when he’s playing with Steph, throwing the ball ahead, playing with a little more pace.”



“So I kind of like the idea of finding a better balance this year and being more under control, but still being, you know, really lethal offensively,” Kerr said. “And then of course, you know what Chris does in pick and roll and his midrange game, he always gives you a chance in every possession to get a good shot. And he’s, you know, one of the great point guards of all time. So we’re lucky to have him.”


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That still doesn’t shed light on whether he’ll start or come off the bench, but it seems like things are going well, and he’s on board with what his new coach wants and needs from him.

Steve Kerr finally reveals Chris Paul's role with the Warriors

Steve Kerr finally reveals Chris Paul's role with the Warriors - Bolavip US

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