Curry, 37, still aims to compete for the fifth championship, expressed his ambitions in an interview with reporters

The old horse is in the stable and has ambitions, and the martyrs are full of ambitions in their old age. Curry, 37, still aims to compete for the fifth championship and expresses his ambitions in an interview with reporters. Judging from the state of last season, the Warriors can still win the championship with Curry as the core, and the key is the configuration of teammates. Butler can solve the problem of the second ball holder, and he is also a perfect deputy attacker, with information on offense, defense and organization. But what about Butler? The realization of Curry's fifth championship goal depends first on whether the Warriors will and whether they dare to clear the portal. Otherwise, it would be a word that would be avoided. So who should I clean up?

In this interview, Curry mentioned that James and Paul are the two people with the highest IQ in basketball. Curry personally admitted that Paul is very good, but there is one person who doesn't think so, he is the head coach of the Warriors Steve Cole. In Comrade Cole's eyes, Paul is an experienced veteran, suitable for spreading the scriptures and sending treasures to young players. Paul signed a contract with the Warriors two years ago. The "gift" that Kerr gave to Paul was the first substitute in his career, and it was a substitute for rookies. Even if he comes on the bench, he still has to hold the ball for Podjemsky, and he can only squat in the bottom corner. As the active assist and steal king, Paul, who is known as the "point god", his self-esteem must have been greatly damaged. Paul has been in the league for 20 years. Even though he had a bad time with Harden with the Rockets, he never told him that there was any problem with the Rockets, nor did he hear him complain about the Hornets, Clippers, Thunder, Suns and Spurs. Only when talking about the Warriors, Paul said that he was unhappy that year. This is the impact of Cole's stubborn way of employing people.

If the head coach is stubborn, then the management is dull and the ability to recruit players is really not a compliment. Look at the list of players the Warriors liked over the years, from Aldridge, Griffin, to Siakam and Antetokounmpo, either they can't change or they don't want to come at all. Either miss the opportunity or don’t want to have a player. For example, Podjemsky, the Warriors used to regard as a treasure, but now their true strength has been revealed. If they want to put it on the shelves, no one wants it. There was also the unwillingness to play Wiseman and Kumingga at that time, which led to the missing of better players such as Turner and Anunobi. What about now? No one wants Kuming's signing and replacement, except for the Suns who want to avoid taxes and clean up their long-term contracts. Some people say that Butler is here? If you give a 36-year-old veteran a promise of $120 million in two years, of course they will come.

Of course, the dullness of management is not the fundamental reason why big-name players don’t want to come. The Warriors of Curry's era are at least a four-win team, and Curry is also a core player who is easy to get along with. But there is a player who claims to be the core that is not easy to get along with, and he is Dream Green. After the Warriors won the fourth championship in 2022, Green's conceit expanded to the extreme, so that there was a bizarre thing about punching his teammate Poole. Will there be any players coming? Will the Warriors be beaten by Green? Not only does Green have a high opinion of himself, but the team's tactical status is also stable. One move to deal with a top card is always the Warriors' initiation, and it seems that anyone will give way to him or attack him. A player who averages scored, rebounds per game, and whose offense and defense have declined year by year has long occupied the team's main tactical position. And he is also a player who "exposed his true colors" if Curry is not around. Who would like to compete for the championship with him?

So, let's clear the portal first, and then talk about Curry's 5th championship. Green is the most important priority to deal with, coaching staff and management, taking one step at a time. Only when Curry's 5th championship hopes will be rekindled if he is willing to come.