Love him or hate him, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry</a> has become one of the most influential players in the history of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a>. Besides being the best player in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> history, he changed the way the game is played.



Curry led his team to four NBA championships in a decade. He’s 4-2 in the NBA Finals and was one win away from being 5-1. Also, he led the team with the best record in NBA history.



But Father Time doesn’t care about your résumé or what you did in the past. He’s ruthless and spares no victims. That’s why the 35-year-old knows he’s closer to the end of his career than to the beginning.



<h2>Stephen Curry Opens Up On Retirement</h2>



“The thoughts [of retirement] do creep in of what that timeline really looks like,” Curry told USA Today. “I know it almost puts into perspective how important these next two, three years are in terms of doubling down on the level that I want to be at and continue to play at, and pushing it to the limit as long as I can.”



“I just love the fact the timeline almost just gives me much more motivation for the now to take advantage of every opportunity that I have because, you know, the ball is going to stop bouncing at some point,” the guard added.


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Curry is still at his peak, and it would be a shame to see him walk away from the game while he still has some left in the tank. Hopefully, we’re still years away from that day.

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Following a fantastic campaign that saw them win their fourth <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> championship in eight years, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> left much to be desired last year. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a> was one of their few bright spots, but he couldn’t do it all on his own.



Mike Dunleavy Jr. has taken note of this, making sure to build a competitive team around Steph for the 2023-24 NBA season. With Draymond Green back and Chris Paul coming on for Jordan Poole, the Dubs are optimistic again.



At 35, Curry is still capable of playing at a high level and bringing more success to San Francisco. However, the guard has warned his teammates it will take a collective effort to get back to glory days.



<h2>Stephen Curry warns Warriors teammates success will require everyone’s effort</h2>



“Guys are going to be asked to do things that may not all the way vibe with how they see themselves,” Curry told The Athletic. “The biggest thing is, look at teams that have won. You realize that there is a certain way about how you show up on a nightly basis. 



“Everybody is important,” he continued. “Everybody is valuable. It’s not going to look pretty for the majority of the year for some guys. Some are going to be in and out of the rotation.”


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Last season, word on the street was that some players were unhappy with their role on the team. Curry’s message this year is pretty clear: the Warriors will need from everyone to be competitive again.

NBA News: Stephen Curry has an important warning for his Warriors teammates

NBA: Stephen Curry's important warning for Warriors teammates - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a> did everything he could to help the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> succeed last year, but it wasn’t enough. Therefore, the front office has made sure to give Steph a better chance to win in the 2023-24 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season.



The Dubs have re-signed Draymond Green, keeping the Big Three and Curry form alongside Klay Thompson. In addition, they traded Jordan Poole for Chris Paul and made other interesting additions to boost the rotation.


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However, Mike Dunleavy still has work to do as there are a few open roster spots. The Warriors were reportedly saving a place to bring back Andre Iguodala, but it looks like someone else will take his spot.



<h2>Andre Iguodala may not return to Warriors this season</h2>



“We’ve communicated some this summer already,” Dunleavy said about the 39-year-old, via Monty Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area. “We’ll see. We’re not going to close the door on anything. But my guess, and my belief, is that he won’t be back…”


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Iguodala had already flirted with retirement last year, but the Warriors waited for him and he eventually decided to come back. This time, however, it looks like someone else will complete the Dubs’ roster.

NBA Rumors: Stephen Curry may lose another Warriors teammate this season

NBA Rumors: Stephen Curry may lose another Warriors teammate - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> went from being underdogs to the most hated team in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a>. Adding <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kevin Durant</a> to a 73-win team made them the biggest powerhouse in the league.



The Warriors were fresh off back-to-back trip to the NBA Finals, and were just one win away from winning consecutive chances, so adding Durant was most definitely a luxury.



Even <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry</a> and company knew that they were just too overpowered and would dominate with ease. Recently, Andre Iguodala revealed that they barely practice because they knew they would win anyway.



<h2>Warriors Barely Practiced When They Signed Kevin Durant</h2>



“When we had KD and knew we were going to win every game, practice was at 11,” started Iguodala. “It was on for like 20 minutes. It was just, ‘Get on the same page.&apos;” 



“We didn’t need too many plays and had to watch film,” added Iguodala. “It was nothing. I would get to the gym at 8:30 and eat breakfast. At 9, I am lifting weights. At 10, I get on the court and do all my work. Practice at 11, I already did all my work– 11:45 I was in the car and I was on the (golf) course by 12 or 12:15.”


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Needless to say, that’s a luxury not many teams have been able to afford and one of the reasons why no one wanted them to win again. Fortunately, that didn’t last long and balance was somewhat restored in the league.

Andre Iguodala makes hilarious revelation about Kevin Durant and the Warriors

Andre Iguodala makes hilarious revelation about Kevin Durant, Warriors - Bolavip US

One of the things that make <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a> so great is his ability to defy Father Time. At 35, it is clear that while the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> star is not getting any younger, he is not slowing down either.



The two-time <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> MVP continues to perform at an incredible level for the Dubs, who are doing everything they can to maximize Steph’s championship window before it’s too late.



However, it doesn’t look like it will close anytime soon. Even if Curry himself realizes this won’t last forever, he definitely feels that there’s still a long time to go before he hangs them up.



<h2>Stephen Curry makes it clear that retirement can’t wait</h2>



“You do start thinking about, the thoughts do creep in of what that timeline really looks like”, Curry told Willie Geist of the Today Show, via FanSided. “I’m doing all those things to give myself a chance to be successful, but you know the ball’s going to stop bouncing at some point, I just don’t think it’s going to be anytime soon.”


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Curry still has enough left in the tank to continue finding success in San Francisco. The team has just re-signed Draymond Green, making sure to keep the core that already brought multiple championships to the Bay area. Clearly, Steph believes there’s more history to be written.

NBA News: Stephen Curry gets real on his retirement date

NBA News: Stephen Curry gets real on his retirement date - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> shocked the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NBA</a> when they decided to move on from Jordan Poole. Swapping him for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chris Paul</a> was a rather surprising trade, all things considered.



Multiple reports surfaced of Poole not getting along with his teammates and being isolated even way before his now-infamous altercation with Draymond Green.



However, for GM Mike Dunleavy Jr., sending him to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-wizards" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Washington Wizards</a> was mostly about getting their books straight financially and making a run at a championship right now.



<h2>Mike Dunleavy Jr. Talks About The Jordan Poole Trade</h2>



“I think the deal for us accomplishes two things,” Dunleavy said on The Jim Rome Show. “One, it helps our team next season, and two, it helps our team down the road financially kind of even some things out for us.”



“For us to turn around next year and go back out and feel like we have a chance to compete for a championship with whatever it is, five, six, seven teams, that’s all you can ask for and we feel like Chris enhances that,” Dunleavy added. “So to make the move made a ton of sense, and it helps free up some stuff financially.”



“So, for that regard, it was a big swing you could say or whatever, but for me, it was honestly a pretty easy move,” Dunleavy continued. “Hate to see Jordan Poole go, love the guy, I was a big part of drafting him. But it was what is best for the franchise.”


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Even so, people will mostly think it had to do with Poole’s altercation with Draymond and how he wasn’t that beloved in the locker room. Whether the move will pay off or not remains to be seen.

Warriors GM explains why he traded Jordan Poole

Warriors GM explains why he traded Jordan Poole - Bolavip US

Father Time has to keep on waiting. At 35, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a> continues to be one of the most dominant players in the National Basketball Association, and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> star has no intention of slowing down anytime soon.



The Davidson product has already won four <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> championships in San Francisco, but he looks determined to add more rings to his résumé. Following a lackluster season, the Dubs are doing whatever they can to help the guard.



Because if there’s something they can be sure about, it is that Steph is still capable of outplaying his opponents. Though it’s hard to remember players who neutralized Curry, he does remember the three toughest defenders he’s played against.



<h2>Curry names three toughest defenders he’s played against in his career</h2>



“There’s a group of three that always … the lightbulb went off when they were on the court,” Curry told Willie Geist of the Today show. “It’s Jrue Holiday, Tony Allen, and Ron Artest, actually. I didn’t get to play too many games against [Artest], but he had the strongest hands you’ve ever seen in your life.”


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While the Milwaukee Bucks is widely regarded as one of the best defensive guards still active in the NBA, the other two were definitely considered among the league’s toughest defenders back in the day.

NBA News: Stephen Curry names the three toughest defenders he's faced

NBA News: Stephen Curry names the three toughest defenders he's faced - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> seemed to think that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jordan-poole" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jordan Poole</a> was next in line. They reportedly wanted him to carry <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry’s</a> torch, which is why they signed him to such a big contract.



But Poole didn’t respond in the way they wanted or thought he’d do. He handled himself differently after getting that big contract, and stopped respecting the team’s veterans and even his coach.



However, his attitude wasn’t the reason why they shipped him away to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-wizards" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Washington Wizards</a>. According to a report by Heavy Sports, his poor performances in the playoffs made the Warriors pull the plug on him.



<h2>Playoffs Underperformances Led To Poole Trade</h2>



“Poole was awful in the playoffs. I don’t think all this stuff about everyone hating him, that kind of garbage is not fair. It was performance with him,” an executive told Heavy.



“He did not perform when it mattered, again, and that made it pretty easy to make the case to trade him and create a little more flexibility to keep Klay [Klay Thomspon] and Draymond [Green],” the executive added. “The Chris Paul thing is a nice experiment they can try for a year, basically. But it’s going to be about keeping Klay.”


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At the end of the day, the Warriors favored keeping their proven, championship-winning core together over a rising star with attitude issues and a big salary. Controversial as it may seem, we won’t know if it was the right call until we see them on the floor next season.

The real reason why the Warriors traded Jordan Poole

The real reason why the Warriors traded Jordan Poole - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry</a> wasn’t always the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NBA</a> superstar he is nowadays. There were serious doubts about his durability when he first entered the league, and even the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> considered moving him once.



Curry dealt with ankle injuries early in his career, and his persistent defensive miscues made some people think he would never be able to hold his ground in the league.



It’s fair to say that he proved all the haters wrong, and it’s been a while since he achieved superstar status. However, he believes it all started with his 54-point masterpiece vs. the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-knicks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New York Knicks.</a>



<h2>Stephen Curry Reveals The Turning Point In His Career</h2>



“It was probably my fourth year,” Curry said on the TODAY Show. “We had a game in New York at the Garden. I scored 54 points, but we lost that night. That game, specifically, just kind of changed the narrative of, ‘OK, we’ve got to take this kid seriously eventually, because he’s got game and he’s fearless.‘”



“It’s a tough one to explain because of what the resume looks like, but for me, it’s like that healthy insecurity of the way that I’ve seen the game of basketball, life, from Day 1 has not changed at all,” Curry said. “I still have to prove to myself that I can still do it. That I can still do it, or I can still do it for as long as I can.”


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Curry put the league on notice and never turned the intensity down. His success wasn’t a fluke, as you may have realized by now, and it’ll be a long while until we see a player to even come close to matching his résumés as the greatest shooter ever.

Stephen Curry reveals the exact moment his NBA career took off

Stephen Curry reveals the exact moment his NBA career took off - Bolavip US

Back in 2016, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors </a>became the undisputed most hated team in the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NBA</a>. Adding <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kevin Durant </a>to a 73-win team made them go from a rising force to an overpowered team of villains.



However, that run didn’t last long. They did win back-to-back championships and reached the NBA Finals three years in a row, but Durant decided to cut his stay in the Bay area short after just three seasons.



It’s already been revealed that his now-infamous on-court altercation with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/draymond-green" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Draymond Green</a> had plenty to do with that, as Green crossed the line and said some things he shouldn’t have said. Now, Durant finally sheds some light on what happened.



<h2>Kevin Durant Sheds Light On His Fight With Draymond Green</h2>



“The play happened,” Durant told Showtime. “I was going to grab the rebound he came and grabbed it I’m thinking he going to just toss it to me and run up court and I’m going to shoot the shot and we all figured that that would happen and then when I didn’t I was kind of shocked. And then I was just like ‘Oh Dray, like, let me me see that, you know what I’m saying? Like what you doing?’”



“Then he turned it over and I’m just so confused at that point because he never ever did nothing like that before. Everybody on the bench was confused, too,” continued Durant. “He started going off. For him to say that type of sh*t to me, it just threw me for a loop. I just started isolating myself after that ’cause I didn’t feel like nobody really talked about it. It was just swept under the rug. And to me, it was just like, ‘We can move past it but let’s all talk about it ’cause that’s a huge moment in this whole dynasty.’”


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At the end of the day, the Warriors could never get past that. Durant and Klay Thompson getting hurt in the NBA Finals obviously defined their season, but the breaking point had happened way before.

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Kevin Durant reveals how Draymond Green pushed him out of the Warriors - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors </a>don’t stand a chance to win an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>championship without <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry </a>on the court. As great as their core is, he’s the heart and soul of their team.



Curry struggled with injuries earlier in his career, and he’s dealt with some ailments over the past couple of years. However, for the most part, he’s been actually quite durable.



He’s been in the league for more than a decade now, and it doesn’t seem like he’s going away any time soon. When asked about the secret behind his longevity, the four-time champion credited Warriors director of sports performance and medicine Rick Celebrini for it.



<h2>Stephen Curry Talks About His Longevity</h2>



“We’ve had a couple run-ins at times because I wanna be a lot more aggressive—like when I tore a labrum in my shoulder, ankle sprains and all that—I’m thinking about the shortest timeline for me to get back on the court,” Steph said of Celebrini on Hot Ones. “He’s more realistic and more player-friendly in terms of being on the conservative side of like let’s take all the variables into play, let’s make sure we’re talking about longevity and not just the here and now. That’s why you see guys playing a lot longer.”



“I know there’s this load management conversation, and a lot of that falls from the narrative perspective on the players like they don’t want to play 82 games. That’s not it,” Curry continued. “There’s smart, professional, well-studied individuals that prepare athletes to play not just now, but for years and years and years and years, and perform at a very high level. That’s why going into my 15th year, I feel as fresh as I’ve ever been.”


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Curry’s preparation and work ethic is second to none. The way he work on his craft is borderline maniacal, but he takes the same approach to take care of his body. That’s what it takes to be great.

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Last season didn’t go to plan for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a>. After winning the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> championship in 2022, the Dubs looked like a shell of themselves throughout the year.



In the end, their campaign ended with a brutal loss to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals. But that’s part of the past now, as the Warriors have already turned the page.



This offseason, the team made a number of moves to be competitive again, including Draymond Green’s contract extension and the Chris Paul trade. On top of that, Curry warns that he’s still capable of playing at a high level.



<h2>Stephen Curry admits still feeling he’s in his prime</h2>



“I still feel like I — I’m in the prime of my career, in a sense of what I’m able to accomplish,” Curry told Geoff Bennet of PBS News Hour when asked how he wanted people to see his contribution to basketball.



“Just out there and what the future may hold, trying to achieve, hopefully win more championships, and push the envelope as far as I can. But, I mean, the biggest thing is just inspiration, right? Like, there’s something outside of me and the stats and the three-point record and championships and all that that gives people hope and belief of everything …“


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Though it’s not a secret that Curry is still in his prime, the fact that the Warriors star himself says so makes a bigger impact. The Dubs may have wasted last season, but they look determined to get back to glory days this time.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry</a> isn’t only the undisputed greatest player in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> history — which is a lot to say, considering they also had Wilt Chamberlain — he’s also one of the most influential players in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>history.



Curry changed the way the game is played. His shot-making ability was unprecedented and never-before-seen. And while some may not like modern basketball, he’s not to blame for his greatness.



Notably, now that he’s way over a decade into his pro career, Steph knows he’s closer to the finish line than to the beginning. However, he still feels like he can give the game some more.



<h2>Curry Believes He Can Win More Championships</h2>



“Basketball has opened up so many amazing doors, and it’s changed so many lives for the better,”Curry said. “And to be able to do that in a very meaningful way is very surreal to me, just because this is a game that I just loved to play from the time I could walk. And now you realize, like, how it’s over-delivered on impact.”



“I still feel like I — I’m in the prime of my career, in a sense of what I’m able to accomplish,” Curry added. “Just out there and what the future may hold, trying to achieve, hopefully win more championships, and push the envelope as far as I can.”


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Despite his age, there’s no reason to believe that Steph can’t continue to play at a superlative level for at least the next four or five years. Hopefully, he’ll continue to have that competitive drive and love for the game.

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A few years ago, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant">Kevin Durant</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a> formed one of the most powerful teams in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> history during their time together in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a>. When KD left, things in the Bay area started to be a bit different.



Steph eventually managed to lead the franchise to another championship without Durant in 2022, but it’s safe to say the team could have won even more rings if they stayed together.



Even though Durant’s departure was quite painful, speculation about a potential return to San Francisco has always existed. In fact, Curry recently admitted having talked about this with KD last year.



<h2>Stephen Curry says he and Durant discussed potential reunion at Warriors</h2>



In an appearance on the Real Ones podcast, Curry told Logan Murdock and Raja that he and Durant discussed the possibility of reuniting in Golden State when the 2014 MVP requested a trade out of the Brooklyn Nets last year:



“I think there was an excitement or curiosity of, ‘Is this really a legit possibility?’” Curry said, via ClutchPoints. “And to be honest, I had talked to him maybe once or twice about it specifically, but he wasn’t in the decision-making process so he wasn’t in a position to where he could be like, ‘I want to do X, Y, Z.’ It was just more of a natural conversation.”


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This reunion would have been extremely interesting, but it wasn’t meant to be. Durant was eventually traded to the Phoenix Suns, so he and Curry now are competitors in the West.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> do not need to retool their starting five. However, any new player that joins the franchise is extra help to reach the postseason, and Cory Joseph is one of those players.



So far, the biggest change within the Golden State Warriors’ roster is <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul">Chris Paul</a>, who was acquired in a trade that sent Jordan Poole, Ryan Rollins, Patrick Baldwin Jr., and two future draft picks to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns">Phoenix Suns</a>.



Cory Joseph is not a rookie. He has been playing in the NBA since 2011, he spent five seasons with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-antonio-spurs">San Antonio Spurs</a>. Prior to joining the Warriors, he played for the Detroit Pistons.



<h2>How can Cory Joseph help the Warriors?</h2>



He is a point guard who will likely play as a bench player, third on the depth chart. Players like him come off the bench to provide minutes and in case of injury. In addition, he is a solid defender who can help the Warriors’ second unit stay in games.



Given Chris Paul’s injury history, it is likely that Cory Joseph will be his backup. He could also help out <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Steph Curry</a> by allowing him to rest more during the regular season.



Cory Joseph is unlikely to become a starter, but he is a valuable asset as a backup point guard who can provide depth and experience. He is also a good leader, which will be important for the Warriors’ young bench players.

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