Stephen Curry – Golden State Warriors
Steph Curry has nothing left to prove in his career, as he could retire today and be a unanimous selection to the Hall-of-Fame, but the opportunity to claim the 1-seed and potentially win the Western Conference has been presented to the Warriors this season.
Between their depth and the fact that they rank first in defensive rating, the Warriors have everything they need to contend for a title this season. Plus, the door for the NBA’s 1-seed has been cracked open with Chris Paul expected to miss the next 6-8 weeks for the Phoenix Suns with a hand/thumb injury.
With Draymond Green still out and Klay Thompson not at 100% yet since returning from his two-year hiatus due to injuries, Steph Curry is the main catalyst for the Warriors and the opportunity to prove that he is the MVP of the league is right there for the taking.
Maybe Curry will not win the MVP award this season, but his team is still very much alive to finish at the top of the Western Conference standings and he is the only one that can lift them there.
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Wherever the Warriors wind up in the standings will not matter due to the fact that they are still a championship contender regardless, yet this season could have heavy implications on Steph Curry’s long-lasting image in this league.
Many seem to criticize Steph Curry and the Warriors given that they had a “superteam” with Kevin Durant a few years back, even though they had won a title without him during the 2014-15 season.
By going on to not only defeat the Phoenix Suns in the playoffs, but win the 2022 NBA Finals and possibly be named Finals MVP for the first-time in his career, Steph Curry would not only cement himself atop of the NBA right now, but solidify himself as a Top-10 player of All-Time.
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Legacy is always a big talking point for veteran players in the playoffs and there is a lot on the line this season for Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors.
