Steph Curry’s 2021 season was nothing short of spectacular. At 32 years old, he averaged 32 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists per game, shooting 48% from the field and 42% from beyond the arc. It was a year filled with milestones for Curry, including setting a record for the most three-pointers made in a calendar month. Despite his personal success, the Golden State Warriors missed the playoffs after a tough play-in tournament loss, leaving Curry third in MVP voting behind Nikola Jokic. Many were shocked by the results, especially when Derrick Rose received a first-place vote from fans, marking his last standout season with the Knicks. Had the Warriors secured even an eighth-seed playoff spot, Curry may have earned his third MVP title.
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The 2022 season marked a significant turnaround for the Warriors. Curry had warned the league in 2021 that they would come back stronger, and he delivered on that promise. The midseason return of Klay Thompson, combined with new additions like Otto Porter Jr., made the Warriors a formidable force. Andrew Wiggins’ transformation into an All-Star was unexpected but crucial to the team’s success. However, Curry’s season was not without setbacks. He suffered an injury that kept him out of the lineup for over two weeks, casting doubt on his availability for the first round of the playoffs.
Curry’s return was triumphant, fueled by the energy he gained from winning a gold medal at the 2024 Olympics. He made it clear that this achievement would serve as motivation for the upcoming NBA season. With his contract extension secured, Curry’s future with the Warriors is now stable, allowing him to focus entirely on winning another championship. The extension also alleviated any concerns the team might have had about retaining their star, especially amid ongoing negotiations surrounding the contracts of Draymond Green and Klay Thompson.
The 2022 season saw the Warriors integrate promising young players like Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody. These players gained valuable experience, with Kuminga in particular showing signs of becoming a seasoned player. The Warriors also added Trace Jackson Davis and Branden Podziemski, two rookies expected to contribute to the team’s depth. With these fresh talents and Wiggins’ return to form, Curry and the Warriors are poised to make another deep playoff run.
However, challenges remain. There are concerns about Wiggins’ consistency, especially after some suggested he might lose motivation following the 2022 championship win. As the new season approaches, all eyes are on the Warriors, with expectations high that they will remain contenders if Wiggins and the team can recapture their championship form.
With the NBA season just a month away, the Warriors have renewed hope of reclaiming the title. As the team prepares for what could be another defining year, fans are left wondering if Steph Curry can once again lead Golden State to the top and repeat the magic of 2022.
