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The Milwaukee Bucks are in big trouble. Their superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo made it clear that he will leave Milwaukee if the team does not work towards winning another championship. “I am a Milwaukee Buck, but most importantly, I am a winner.” said the Greek Freak on his dicey future with the Bucks. Following Giannis’ shocking comments, analysts are trying to find a way Milwaukee can secure their franchise leader for the long haul.

Veteran NBA Analyst Ramona Shelburne showed the Bucks a strategy to keep their superstar in Milwaukee, reminding them of The Golden State Warriors’ way of handling Stephen Curry’s career.

The Milwaukee Bucks can do what the Warriors did with Chef Curry

In the latest episode of the Lowe Post Podcast hosted by Zach Lowe, Ramona showed Milwaukee a way to keep the 2-time MVP in their team. Talking about the aging core roster of the Bucks, she advised them to follow what the Warriors did when their superstars Stephen Curry, Klay Thomspon, and Draymond Green reached the later stages of their careers. She compared Giannis to Steph, calling them “Superstars way too good to trade”. After the 2019 finals loss, it seemed like Stephen Curry would look for another destination because his team was no longer a championship contender due to injuries.

“They got good again real fast.” The veteran analyst said. The Warriors handled the situation beautifully as they brought in more help for the 4-time Champion, and when the team got healthy, they got back to the top of the mountain in 2022. “They have doubled down on the guys who seem to give Steph a chance to win. Youth and rebuilding plan be damned.” Ramona added. Warriors have decided to go All-in on their superstar trio as long as they are healthy and competing. That has kept Stephen Curry happy in Golden State.

Despite Ramona’s strategy to treat Giannis like Steph, Zach Lowe believes that the Golden State Warriors situation is one of a kind, “The Warriors are an anomaly.” The Warriors were lucky to draft three future superstars around the same time. But that is not what generally happens.

“Dirk is the norm.” Lowe believes if Giannis stays in Milwaukee throughout his career, his situation will more likely be like Dallas legend Dirk Nowitzki rather than Stephen Curry. Dirk won only one title in Dallas in 2011 and then rode off into the sunset after several losing seasons. The same happened with Kobe Bryant and the Lakers. His final years with the Lakers were very disappointing. “This is generally what happens to great teams.” Lowe concluded.
Milwaukee does not have many assets to upgrade its roster. The clock is ticking, and they need to act fast. If Giannis and Co. have another disappointing season this year, the 2-time MVP will most likely find a “better situation” to succeed.

Patrick Mahomes: Overcoming Dark Moments on the Road to Greatness

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Patrick Mahomes has quickly cemented himself as one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. In just five seasons as a starter, he already has a Super Bowl title, Super Bowl MVP award, and league MVP under his belt. His combination of elite arm talent, athleticism, and competitive fire have made him must-see TV every time he takes the field.

However, even the brightest stars face challenges along the way. For Mahomes, some moments threatened to derail his ascension but instead helped shape his journey. Here’s a look at some of the darker periods in Mahomes’ young career and how he was able to overcome adversity.

Super Bowl LV Loss

Coming off a Super Bowl LIV victory the previous season, the Kansas City Chiefs entered Super Bowl LV with sky-high expectations. Led by Mahomes, the Chiefs had one of the most explosive offenses in the league. They cruised through the regular season with a 14-2 record and seemed destined to repeat as champions.

However, Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had other plans. In what was supposed to be a back-and-forth shootout, the Bucs dominated from the opening kickoff. Their relentless pass rush overwhelmed Kansas City’s offensive line and harassed Mahomes all game long. He was sacked three times and committed two costly interceptions.

By the time the final whistle blew, the Chiefs trailed 31-9 in a complete rout. For Mahomes, who is so used to lifting his team with late heroics, it was a jarring experience to be on the wrong side of such a lopsided score. The loss was also a massive disappointment considering the expectations and how close they were to cementing a dynasty.

In his postgame interview, a visibly upset Mahomes called it “definitely one of the hardest losses” of his career. However, he vowed to use the painful defeat as motivation. “I’m going to find a way to come back even stronger,” Mahomes declared.

While the loss was crushing in the moment, it may end up being one of the best things for Mahomes’ development. Every great quarterback experiences gut-wrenching playoff failures, and it’s how they respond that defines their legacy. Facing such a lopsided defeat in the biggest game of all should only make Mahomes more determined the next time he’s in that situation. Based on his track record, there’s no doubt he’ll bounce back stronger.

Knee Injury and Dislocation

In Week 7 of the 2019 season, Mahomes was having another brilliant performance, leading the Chiefs to a big lead over the Denver Broncos. But in the second quarter, he took an awkward tackle that resulted in one of the most gruesome injuries – a dislocated right kneecap.

Watching Mahomes writhing in pain on the field was a frightening sight for Chiefs fans everywhere. Their young superstar was being carted off, potentially putting an end to another promising campaign. The initial diagnosis was grim – Mahomes was expected to miss several weeks with a potential season-ending injury.

However, Mahomes attacked his rehab with relentless effort. He beat every timeline and returned just a few weeks later. While he wasn’t quite 100% the rest of the way, Mahomes still led the Chiefs on an epic playoff run that culminated in their first Super Bowl title in 50 years. His determination to get back on the field so quickly showed his incredible toughness and competitive spirit.

While Mahomes avoided serious long-term damage, knee injuries can sometimes plague players for the rest of their careers. It was a dark moment full of uncertainty for the young quarterback. But as with everything else, Mahomes used the adversity to become stronger mentally and physically. His iron will and work ethic allowed him to overcome a potentially catastrophic injury.

Interception Struggles

After throwing just 10 interceptions combined in his first two seasons as a starter, Mahomes saw his interception totals creep up over the next two years. In 2020, he tossed 13 picks – more than double his previous career-high. Then in 2021, Mahomes set an unwanted career-high with 13 interceptions once again.

For a quarterback known for otherworldly playmaking ability with hardly any mistakes, it was an uncharacteristic stretch. Mahomes was attempting riskier throws and his footwork wasn’t as crisp, leading to poor decisions. The interceptions undermined some of his production and hurt the Chiefs’ chances in close games.

It was a rare dark patch in Mahomes’ otherwise brilliant career. He’s so used to making highlight reel plays that an uptick in turnovers was clearly frustrating. However, Mahomes took accountability and worked on cleaning up his mechanics and decision-making. Down the stretch in 2021 and in the playoffs, he protected the ball much better with only one interception over his final seven games.

Mahomes proved that even a slump couldn’t derail his trajectory for long. He made the necessary adjustments without losing his aggressive playing style. Going through a bump in the road with turnovers may end up strengthening Mahomes’ focus on ball security going forward. It’s another example of how he consistently learns from his mistakes.

Toe Injury Hinders Mobility

In Week 6 of the 2021 season, Mahomes suffered a turf toe injury that bothered him for the rest of the year. While not as gruesome as the knee dislocation, the toe injury was still significant – it severely limited Mahomes’ ability to move around the pocket and scramble like normal.

His trademark athleticism and play extending ability is a huge part of what makes Mahomes nearly impossible to defend. So having to play through toe pain that zapped his mobility was a real challenge, both physically and mentally. He wasn’t able to improvise and create off schedule like he usually does so effortlessly.

It was a frustrating time for the usually free-wheeling Mahomes. He had to alter his style and play in the pocket more, which isn’t his natural strength. The toe issue contributed to an up-and-down stretch and more interceptions than usual. At times, Mahomes looked uncomfortable and out of rhythm without his full array of skills.

But once again, Mahomes battled through the injury and never used it as an excuse. He adapted his game as best he could until the toe finally healed up over the offseason. Going forward, Mahomes will be smarter about avoiding unnecessary hits to the feet and lower body. The experience showed his resilience and reinforced the value of taking care of his health.

Future Challenges and Decline

While Mahomes has overcome adversity at a young age already, some of his toughest tests may still lie ahead as his career progresses. All superstar quarterbacks eventually face a decline in abilities, and how Mahomes handles that potential future challenge will say a lot about his character.

Can he adapt his game as his physical tools diminish with age? Will he still find ways to elevate his team even if he’s not the same athletic playmaker? Dealing with a potential Super Bowl window closing could also be psychologically difficult after so much success early on.

Long-term injuries are also a risk that isn’t going away. Mahomes takes hits weekly behind a sometimes shaky offensive line. One more major knee, shoulder or head injury could be devastating. Staying healthy over a 15-plus year career is extremely difficult.

How Mahomes responds to those inevitable obstacles will define his legacy. But based on his track record of overcoming adversity so far, there’s little doubt he’ll continue growing from any setbacks. His work ethic, competitive fire, and intelligence give him every chance of sustaining elite play deep into his 30s, like Brady has shown is possible.

Mahomes’ career is still in its early stages but already includes as many highs as any quarterback could ask for. The challenging moments make the accomplishments feel even sweeter. By battling through knee injuries, Super Bowl heartbreak, interception slumps, and more, Mahomes is building the experience and mental toughness to sustain greatness. His ability to thrive under pressure separates him as one of the best ever.

With Mahomes leading the way, the Chiefs should remain contenders for many years to come. And fans can feel confident that no obstacle will stop Mahomes from continuing his quest to cement a legacy as one of the NFL’s all-time greats. He’s proven time and again that his best games are still ahead.

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MаҺσmеs bɾσuɡҺt tҺе ρɾσρеɾty ι𝚗 Fеbɾuаɾy 2019 а𝚗Ԁ sҺаɾеs ιt wιtҺ wιfе Bɾιttа𝚗y.

9TҺе Һσusе аlsσ cσmеs wιtҺ а ρɾιᴠаtе ɡym fσɾ tҺе quаɾtеɾbаcƙ а𝚗Ԁ Һιs fιа𝚗cее tσ wσɾƙ σutCɾеԀιt: Rеаltσɾ.cσm

9MаҺσmеs sҺаɾеs tҺе Һσmе wιtҺ Һιs ҺιɡҺ-scҺσσl swееtҺеаɾt fιа𝚗cее Bɾιttа𝚗y MаttҺеwsCɾеԀιt: I𝚗stаɡɾаm

TҺе 𝚗еws аbσut Һιs ρɾιᴠаtе lιfе cаρρеԀ а bɾιllιа𝚗t 2020 fσɾ MаҺσmеs аftеɾ Һе wσ𝚗 Һιs fιɾst Suρеɾ Bσwl ι𝚗 Mιаmι tҺе𝚗 sιɡ𝚗еԀ а Һаlf-а-bιllισ𝚗-Ԁσllаɾ cσ𝚗tɾаct еxtе𝚗sισ𝚗.

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TҺеy stаɾtеԀ Ԁаtι𝚗ɡ аt WҺιtеҺσusе HιɡҺ ScҺσσl ι𝚗 Tеxаs, wҺе𝚗 MаҺσmеs wаs а sσρҺσmσɾе а𝚗Ԁ MаttҺеws wаs а ju𝚗ισɾ.

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Watch Steph Curry’s Dad, Dell, Sink a 3-Pointer From 40 Feet Away

Like son, like father

Last night, Steph Curry notched 39 points and 8 assists in a Golden State Warriors win against the Charlotte Hornets, but his most memorable play of the night wasn’t one of his 11 3-pointers. Actually, it didn’t even come during the game itself. During Curry’s now-famous pregame warmup routine, he spotted his dad, Dell Curry, who does color commentary for the Hornets, pacing the sideline. Steph picked up an extra ball and chucked it at his pop, who scooped up the toss, lined up for a deep shot, and banked it in from 40 feet. It was an astonishing instance of Dell pulling an I’m-still-your-father power move, and it was even better to see the dad and son laughing and joking afterward.

It’s important to remember that Dell Curry was no slouch in the NBA. Steph’s pop recorded 16 productive years in the league, and he retired as the Hornets’ all-time leading scorer. His career 3-point percentage, 40.2 percent, still smokes the modern NBA average of 35.9 percent. Dell could shoot the lights out if he wanted, and it’s wonderful to see that he can still remind his son of that.

After sinking the shot, Dell pointed to Steph and called out, “Your turn.” And because Steph is like if you injected a ray of sunshine straight into a person, he laughed and pumped his fist in return. Of course, he also went on to hit those 11 3s. That’s pretty okay. Wonder if he could’ve done it wearing Dell’s suit though—maybe that’s still more impressive.

Check out the video below for the full Curry-to-Curry-for-3 sequence:

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Ayesha Curry has shared much with fans over the years, but if she could do things differently in showing off her family life, she would.

In her May 2023 cover story with Insider, the wife of Warriors superstar Steph Curry expressed remorse for overexposing the couple’s eldest child, 10-year-old daughter Riley, on a public platform when she was younger.

“When the social media thing started, nobody knew what that was going to become,” the 34-year-old Ayesha said.

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Steph and Ayesha Curry share three children together.Ayesha Curry/Instagram

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Steph Curry celebrates the Warriors’ NBA championship in 2015 with wife Ayesha and their daughter, Riley.Hearst Newspapers via Getty Imag
“If we had known back in the day just how chaotic it would make life, I don’t think we would’ve done it. But we were just genuinely living our lives back then. And we thought, ‘This is our kid. We’re bringing our kid along.’”

Riley was often a staple at Curry’s postgame press conferences as the team won three titles in four seasons between 2015-’18.

Though Ayesha sporadically features her family on Instagram, including daughter Ryan, 7, and son Canon, 4, the media personality notes that none of her and Curry’s three children have social media accounts or mobile devices.

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Steph Curry with his daughter Riley during the 2015 NBA playoffs.NBAE via Getty Images

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Riley Curry was a fan favorite during Warriors dynastyAP
That said, Ayesha and Curry, 35, have conversed about striking a balance.

“Where’s the middle ground, where we’re strict, but we’re also allowing our kids to experience life?” Ayesha said “We’re trying to figure out what that balance is. Just kind of learn as you go, right?”

Ayesha, who has been married to Curry since 2011, has supported the nine-time NBA All-Star throughout his prolific career.

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Ayesha and Steph Curry hit the 2022 ESPY Awards with daughters Ryan (left) and Riley (right).FilmMagic

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Steph Curry and the Warriors were bounced out of the NBA playoffs in 2023 by LeBron James and the Lakers.NBAE via Getty Images
The Warriors claimed their fourth championship title in the last eight seasons in June 2022, when they defeated the Celtics in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

Patrick Mahomes’ Path to NFL Stardom

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Patrick Mahomes has quickly become one of the most exciting and electric players in the NFL. In just a few short seasons, he has shattered records, led the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl victory, and established himself as the face of the franchise. However, Mahomes’ journey to NFL stardom began long before he was drafted or made his professional debut. His path was paved by hard work, natural talent, and key achievements along the way.

Mahomes was born in 1995 in Tyler, Texas and grew up with football in his blood. His father Pat Mahomes played in the major leagues as a pitcher for 11 seasons and passed on his athletic genes to his son. From a young age, it was clear that Patrick had a special talent and work ethic for the game of football. He attended Whitehouse High School in Whitehouse, Texas where he started for three years at quarterback.

In his junior year of high school in 2012, Mahomes began to turn heads with his arm strength and playmaking ability. He threw for over 3,000 yards and 34 touchdowns that season, leading Whitehouse to a playoff berth. College recruiters took notice of his 6’3 frame and cannon for an arm. Offers began pouring in from major programs across the country. However, his breakout came the following year as a senior in 2013.

That season, Mahomes elevated his game even further. He threw for an incredible 5,200 yards and 50 touchdowns, breaking numerous state records in the process. With his dazzling play under center, Mahomes guided Whitehouse to a 13-1 record and the Texas Class 4A Division II state championship, the first in school history. His MVP performance in the state title game solidified him as one of the top quarterback recruits in the nation.

At just 18 years old, Mahomes had achieved the dream of every high school athlete – winning a state championship. His record-setting senior campaign was undoubtedly the biggest achievement of his young career up to that point. College coaches were now clamoring to land the gunslinging quarterback’s commitment. Programs like Texas Tech, Baylor, Oklahoma State, and TCU all hoped to convince Mahomes to continue his career in the Big 12 conference.

In the end, Mahomes chose to stay close to home and accepted a scholarship offer from Texas Tech. The Red Raiders were getting one of the most coveted recruits in the nation and a player poised to make an immediate impact. As a true freshman in 2014, Mahomes did just that. He saw action in eight games, making two starts in place of an injured Baker Mayfield. In those appearances, Mahomes flashed the playmaking ability that would define his career.

He threw for 897 yards, 8 touchdowns and only 2 interceptions while completing over 60% of his passes. Mahomes also added 129 rushing yards and 2 more scores with his legs. His dual-threat talents were on full display and foreshadowed great things to come. After a promising debut season, expectations were sky high for Mahomes as the new starter in 2015.

As a sophomore, Mahomes seized control of the Texas Tech offense and put on a show that would earn him national recognition. He started all 13 games and proceeded to rack up eye-popping stats that shattered school and conference records. Mahomes threw for an FBS-leading 5,052 yards along with 53 touchdowns through the air. He added 8 more scores on the ground for a total of 61 touchdowns responsible for, breaking the single season FBS record.

Mahomes led the nation in both total yards and total touchdowns. For his record-setting campaign, he was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and a Second Team All-American. At just 20 years old, Mahomes had cemented his place among the elite quarterbacks in all of college football. Scouts were left in awe of his combination of arm talent, athleticism, and production in Kliff Kingsbury’s Air Raid offense.

After two spectacular seasons with the Red Raiders, Mahomes decided to forego his final two years of college eligibility and enter the 2017 NFL Draft. It was a risky decision considering he only had one full season as a starter under his belt. However, Mahomes’ confidence in his abilities and desire to provide for his family ultimately led him to take the leap to the professional level. He hired an agent and spent the pre-draft process further refining his mechanics and showcasing his skills.

On draft night, Mahomes waited anxiously as pick after pick went by without his name being called. Teams were leery of selecting a quarterback with just one year of top-level experience. However, the Kansas City Chiefs saw something special in Mahomes and traded up to select him 10th overall, believing he could be the future of the franchise. It was a bold move for a player with such a limited college resume, but one that would pay massive dividends.

As a rookie in 2017, Mahomes spent the season learning behind veteran Alex Smith while seeing limited action in mop-up duty. He took the time to study the NFL game and continue developing his craft. The following year, Mahomes was finally given the starting job after Smith was traded to Washington. In his first season as the man under center in Kansas City, Mahomes exploded onto the scene in 2018.

He started 15 games and proceeded to rewrite the Chiefs’ record books. Mahomes threw for 5,097 yards and 50 touchdowns, joining Peyton Manning as the only QBs to surpass 5,000 yards and 50 scores in a single season. His MVP caliber campaign led Kansas City to the AFC Championship game in his first season as a starter. At just 23 years old, Mahomes had established himself as the new face of the franchise and one of the best quarterbacks in the entire league.

The incredible success continued into the 2019 season as Mahomes led the Chiefs to an AFC-best 12-4 record. In the playoffs, he engineered three comeback victories including a 31-20 win over the 49ers in Super Bowl LIV. Mahomes was named Super Bowl MVP, becoming the youngest quarterback ever to win the award at 24. He had reached the pinnacle of his profession in just his third NFL season, validating the Chiefs’ bold decision to draft him.

Since bursting onto the scene, Mahomes has continued shattering records and cementing his status as the standard at the quarterback position. He signed a 10-year extension worth up to $503 million in 2020, making him the highest paid player in NFL history. Off the field, Mahomes has also found success as a savvy businessman and philanthropist. He looks to leave a lasting legacy both on and off the gridiron.

Now at 27 years old, Mahomes is a Super Bowl champion, NFL MVP, and three-time Pro Bowler. He has the Chiefs positioned as perennial contenders and remains the model of consistency, production, and big play ability. Mahomes’ incredible journey began with high school success, record-breaking college performances, and the bold leap of faith to enter the draft early. Those achievements paved the way for NFL stardom and cement his place among the all-time greats. His story is a testament to chasing dreams, seizing opportunities, and maximizing natural talent through relentless work ethic. Mahomes’ path to greatness is still being written.

The Hidden Cost of Guarding Steph Curry

Few good ideas come from conversations in the back of a Lyft post-midnight.

A few weeks ago, while going from bar to apartment to inevitably discuss cryptids and antigravity technology, an idea was born. My friend (who I will not name, but he knows who he is) and I turned our discussion to basketball, as we are wont to do, and the conversation brought up an interesting thought: what are the side effects of guarding Steph Curry?

With the end of the regular season rapidly approaching, I wanted to explore the possibilities while using the playoffs as the ideal frame of reference. And one very interesting thought stuck with me the whole time, so I solved it the only way I know how: hunkering over my laptop, poring over stats, tracking figures, and film going back to 2018.

The question I want to solve is: What is the cost to a player’s offense who is guarding Steph Curry?

True shooting relative to league average in playoffs, compared to possessions guarding Steph.

This graph was the end result in my mind’s eye (made real by our amazing editor Matt) but there was far, far more under the surface than I anticipated.

The Theory

It’s no secret that Steph is one of the most active players around, running people ragged around the court both on and off the ball. But it’s important to put some numbers behind conventional wisdom. For the purposes of this article, since defensive tracking numbers only go back to the 2017/18 playoffs, we will use the last four playoff runs as our data.

One clear theme emerges from Steph’s past playoff runs: a gradual buildup in activity as the games become more intense. In 17/18, after missing the first round with injury, Steph moved 2.43 miles per game in the conference semifinals against New Orleans. He increased that to 2.8 miles in the conference finals (first among all players) with 1.53 offensive miles, the second-highest figure. He ratcheted that up to 2.95 miles in the Finals against Cleveland, ranking first in total and offensive miles run. It wasn’t even close. All four guards who managed to beat Steph’s 2.74 MPG mark for the whole playoffs were far younger.

The story was the same in 2018-19. He went from 2.56 miles in the first round to 2.82 in the second, then 2.9 miles in the conference finals against Portland before racking up an absurd 3.13 miles per game against Toronto in the Finals. That was the hardest Steph has worked in a single playoff series, and it resulted in a 3rd overall finish in miles per game for the entire playoffs. Once again, the guards who finished ahead (Klay Thompson and CJ McCollum, who was guarding Steph often) were much younger at the time.

He saw a slight fluctuation in numbers for the 2021-22 playoffs, posting his highest MPG mark in the conference semis against Memphis and another high figure in the Finals against Boston. The overall movement for the entire run was not as elite, finishing 16th overall amongst guards, but every player ahead of him was (you guessed it) younger.

In the Warriors’ first-round series against the Kings, Steph ran the Kings’ perimeter defenders into the ground. His 1.73 offensive miles per game ranked first amongst all players, punishing Kevin Huerter, Davion Mitchell, and Keegan Murray, his three primary defenders. This insane level of movement not only contributed to his bananas 33.7 points per game, but it also led to some pretty drastic effects on the Sacramento offense as a result.

Season-By-Season

The effects of that level of intense defensive focus have tangible effects on their offense. I charted the 3 defenders on Sacramento who saw more than 15 minutes of time guarding Steph and compared their shooting figures to the rest of the team in the playoffs and their own regular season numbers. It seems there is at least some statistical evidence that guarding the toughest cover in basketball was sapping the energy needed to contribute on offense, as you can see below:

Even when accounting for the dip in shooting numbers for the playoffs, the dip in team-relative true shooting percentage only increased with more possessions spent guarding Steph. But a single series does not a conclusion make, so I had to go back further to check this theory before making any definitive conclusions.

2021/22 Stats

The numbers only become more interesting when adding more data. Some players certainly did not have major dropoffs, but some of these can also be explained by the overall success of the team.

Monte Morris, Desmond Bane, and Dorian Finney-Smith certainly stand out as positives, contrary to the theory. 5/8 defenders seeing a team-relative dip doesn’t point to a definitive conclusion, but good ol’ variance has to be taken into account. It’s also worth pointing out that the dips tend to outweigh the peaks: the biggest TS% dips outweigh the increases, pointing to the possibility that they hold the stronger variance and that another element (like Steph’s effort – Stephort?) is at work.

Going back to the distance run numbers is important for these series. The two highest marks of distance ran offensively came in the Boston and Memphis matchups, where all but Desmond Bane (far and away the best offensive player on this list) saw a drop. In his lower-effort matchups, only half of his defenders saw a dip. Again, not empirical evidence, but it points to something beneath the surface we cannot yet quantify.

2018-19 Stats

This is where things start to get muddier, but point to an overall direction of the theory.

Going through these numbers pointed to the heightened variance of the playoffs. His 2.9 miles per game led to CJ McCollum being the highest-movement player in the entire Conference Finals, leading to a -6.0% rTS and a four-game sweep. Yet his movement only became heightened in the Finals but seemed to have no effect on Fred VanVleet. It’s easy to chalk this up to his new-dad strength (especially considering how Danny Green’s production suffered as the #1 Steph defender) but it also reminds us that even if you’re dog tired and chucking up late shotclock rainbows, they can still find the bottom of the net. It also pointed to a difference in production based on the offensive archetype of the player (which we will get into soon).

2017-18 Stats

Perhaps the most clear and obvious case comes in the 2017-18 season. Coming off an early injury that cost him the opening round of the playoffs, he was a rather lackluster mover against the New Orleans Pelicans in the conference semifinals before ramping up to insane levels against Houston and Cleveland to close out his third championship. And the numbers correlate directly to the offensive production of those guarding him.

Moore had the easiest assignment in terms of offensive movement, and it’s no surprise he posted a +10% rTS given Steph’s physical limitations. Trevor Ariza did not have that easy of a time in the conference finals, contending with the most minutes guarding Steph of any player that tracking data shows. He was absolutely gassed, and it was certainly a factor in his scoreless, 0/12 shooting performance in Game 7. The Rockets, short on other defenders, were forced to put Harden on Steph and the Beard lost some of his elite production. Gerald Green certainly fared better than Ariza but suffered as well.

Steph followed up this performance by running J.R. Smith into the ground with 2.95 miles per game over a four-game sweep, and his -11% rTS somehow beat Ariza for the worst shooting of any Steph defender in that run. Only Kevin Huerter and Dillon Brooks have managed to outdo (feels like the wrong word) his abysmal offensive series.

In the end, there is a compelling statistical case that guarding Steph has a blanket offensive effect. These players on average posted an eFG% 2.34% below the playoff average for that season and a -3.52% rTS. You could argue this is due to the nature of the players being defense-first, or the Warriors’ playoff defense. Though the team-relative rTS% figures dispel the second notion, there is something to be said about the kind of player who is guarding Steph. How does their role on offense change these effects?

Archetype Buckets

I sorted all of these defenders into three overall buckets: primary creators, secondary creators, and off-ball guards/wings. This bears out some very interesting data.

Only two true primaries have guarded Steph for heavy minutes over these past four playoff runs. Both suffered the same fate in terms of decreased production.

It stands to reason that taking minutes against the toughest guard to cover in the game while shouldering the offensive load is not a good mix, and the numbers confirm that. What is interesting is when you get to the secondary creators, which brings team philosophy into the equation.

4/5 seeing increased production is statistically significant, and warrants further discussion. The decrease in primary production and increased secondary are tied to Golden State’s defensive philosophy: shut off the #1 option and make everyone else beat you. In this case, some of these players managed to punish decreased coverage while shouldering the Steph load on defense, which is incredibly impressive, and this is an impressive list of secondaries. It may also explain why both primaries saw large drops.

But the meat of the players are just off-ball guys, and the results were predictably all over the place.

In the aggregate, these off-ball players posted a collective -2.14 rTS%. It may not be statistically significant given the variance of outside shooting, especially in the playoffs, but falls in line with the overall -3.52 rTS%. The six highest-activity Steph series across this time period also correlated to five of the six worst shooting marks; only Danny Green managed to stay close to normal. Kevin Huerter, Dillon Brooks, Derrick White, Trevor Ariza, and J.R. Smith were all direct victims of his unfathomable cardio level. I have a hard time explaining how those drastically below-average shooting marks follow his highest activity series other than this: the original hypothesis does have some merit.

The more Steph wears you down with his offense, the more your offense will suffer.

So, what do we do with this information?

Final Numbers and Conclusion

Though this is far above my pay grade to spit out a final R-value, as the data is far too subjective and variable in nature, conclusions can certainly be drawn.

It’s patently clear that nobody has placed primaries on Steph since 2018 for a reason. The increase in production for secondary creators is also of interest: with the upcoming series against the Lakers, Curry will see a lot of Austin Reaves and Dennis Schröder, both relied upon for secondary creation. I will be closely watching their production to add more data to the set, and we will see if they reinforce the case for them as the ideal matchup for the defending team or fall back to average. The overall numbers for off-ball wings seem to point towards a tangible effect, especially considering the awful numbers for the players subject to his highest-activity series.

What’s also clear to me is that though an average number is hard to place, let alone a predictive figure, there is a measured offensive slowdown for those asked to guard Steph. Not only is he dropping 30 on their heads more often than not, but he also saps the energy of those trying their damndest to slow him. It would seem to behoove teams to put their lowest-activity/importance offensive players on Steph as a tiebreaker over other defenders who play less of a role (ex. Lakers using Jarred Vanderbilt over Reaves/Schröder)

In fact, the relative numbers were down for his defenders in three of the last four playoff runs, and only Fred VanVleet’s absurd dad strength could keep that mark from being 4/4. That sounds pretty tangible to me.

After a scorching first round, let’s see how many miles Steph posts against the Lakers. If he’s anywhere close to 3 miles per game, they are in huuuuuge trouble.

The NBA in the 90s was dominated by one team, the Chicago Bulls. Led by Michael Jordan along with players like Scottie Pippen, the Bulls were unstoppable in the decade. Winning two three-peats, the Bulls were absolutely unstoppable.

Much of the success was due to the well built all-round team and the greatness of ‘Air Jordan’. While the Bulls’ first three peat was fabulous, their second three-peat with Dennis Rodman as their third star was arguably the most iconic of times in the NBA.

The big three of MJ, Pippen and Rodman were simply one of the most balanced trios in NBA history. While Scottie and Jordan took care of the offensive end, it was Rodman who clamped on players and gave the team multiple second chances with his rebounding.

Robert Parish claims Michael Jordan and the Bulls wouldn’t have succeeded without Rodman

Dennis Rodman might be one of the most erratic personalities off the court, but on the court, ‘the Worm’ harrowed down on the opposition’s best player. Be it a center or a guard, Rodman’s incredible versatility meant that he could handle them all.

Former NBA champion Robert Parish recently spoke about Rodman. In a recent conversation with Sam Mitchell of the Sirius XM NBA Radio, Parish spoke about where Rodman excelled. “Defensive rebounding is all about will, not about skill. You gotta be willing to play defense, it’s a mindset…. and I think Dennis excelled in that.”

The former Celtics’ star also had a bold claim about Jordan and the Bulls. “With all due respect to Jordan and Pippen, they wouldn’t have won sh*t without Dennis Rodman. I don’t care how great Michael is or how great Scottie is, they wouldn’t have won sh*t without Dennis Rodman.”

This is certainly a massive statement by Parish. Considering how iconic the duo of Jordan and Pippen was, claiming that they wouldn’t succeed is rather bold. While the duo of MJ and Pippen did succeed winning their first three-without Rodman, the team was significantly better with ‘the Worm’.

In the three seasons the Bulls big three played, the Bulls made the top 3 of the defensive rating chart each season. To give some context, their record rating in the first three-peat was significantly lower as they didn’t even break top 5.

The team was also elite offensively as they had the best offensive rating in the league for the first two seasons. Rodman might not have chipped in with points, but there are no doubts that he made the team a defensive juggernaut. Would the Bulls have succeeded without Rodman during their second three-peat?

Mа𝚗y Suρеɾstаɾ NFL аtҺlеtеs аɾе lιᴠι𝚗ɡ tҺеιɾ ρσsҺ lιfе tσ tҺе fullеst. Just lιƙе tҺеιɾ ρеɾfσɾmа𝚗cе σ𝚗 tҺе tuɾf, tҺеιɾ lιfеstylе ιs аlsσ 𝚗σtҺι𝚗ɡ lеss tҺа𝚗 sρеctаculаɾ. Mσst 𝚗σtаblе ιs Tσm BɾаԀy, wҺσ Һаs а ƙее𝚗 ι𝚗tеɾеst ι𝚗 ρɾσρеɾty аcquιsιtισ𝚗s а𝚗Ԁ sаlеs. Hσwеᴠеɾ, 𝚗σt еᴠеɾyσ𝚗е ιs lιƙе Pаtɾιcƙ MаҺσmеs, wҺσ stιll lιᴠеs ι𝚗 а Һumblе ɾа𝚗cҺ еstаtе ι𝚗 Kа𝚗sаs Cιty.

 

 

 

 

Pаtɾιcƙ MаҺσmеs ιs Һаᴠι𝚗ɡ а fа𝚗tаstιc sеаsσ𝚗. TҺе 26-yеаɾ-σlԀ quаɾtеɾbаcƙ σf tҺе Kа𝚗sаs Cιty CҺιеfs cаρs σff а ɡlσɾισus cаmρаιɡ𝚗 ι𝚗 2021. Hе mаɾɾιеԀ Һιs lσ𝚗ɡtιmе ɡιɾlfɾιе𝚗Ԁ, wιtҺ wҺσm Һе sҺаɾеs а ԀаuɡҺtеɾ. Hιs σ𝚗-fιеlԀ succеss ɡσеs wιtҺσut sаyι𝚗ɡ. Mσɾеσᴠеɾ, Pаt MаҺσmеs, а fσɾmеɾ MLB ριtcҺеɾ, ιs Һιs fаtҺеɾ. TҺеɾе’s 𝚗σ Ԁσubt tҺаt Һе ιs а bσ𝚗а fιԀе Һеɾσ.

 

 

Tаƙе а lσσƙ аt Pаtɾιcƙ MаҺσmеs’ ιԀyllιc аbσԀе

 

QB MаҺσmеs bσuɡҺt tҺе Һσusе ι𝚗 2019 fσɾ ɾσuɡҺly $1.9 mιllισ𝚗 tσ $2.2 mιllισ𝚗, аρρɾσxιmаtеly just а yеаɾ bеfσɾе Һе ɾаllιеԀ tҺе CҺιеfs tσ Suρеɾ Bσwl ɡlσɾy ι𝚗 2020.

 

AccσɾԀι𝚗ɡ tσ Wσɾƙ+Mσ𝚗еy, tҺе Һσusе wаs cσ𝚗stɾuctеԀ ι𝚗 1953 а𝚗Ԁ fеаtuɾеs tҺе еlеmе𝚗ts σf а mιԀ-cе𝚗tuɾy mσԀеɾ𝚗 Һσmе. It fеаtuɾеs а𝚗 σρе𝚗 flσσɾ ρlа𝚗 wιtҺ buιlt-ι𝚗 cuρbσаɾԀs а𝚗Ԁ ρа𝚗еls tҺаt ɡσ аll tҺе wаy tσ tҺе cеιlι𝚗ɡ. It ιs lσcаtеԀ ι𝚗 tҺе Cσu𝚗tɾy Club Dιstɾιct σ𝚗 а 1.4-аcɾе ρɾσρеɾty. TҺе Һσusе Һаs 3 bеԀɾσσms а𝚗Ԁ 2.5 ɾеstɾσσms а𝚗Ԁ ιs 4,343 sq ft.

 

TҺе mаι𝚗 bеԀɾσσm, bσtҺ lιᴠι𝚗ɡ sρаcеs, а𝚗Ԁ а𝚗σtҺеɾ sеctισ𝚗 аll Һаᴠе fа𝚗cy stσ𝚗е fιɾеρlаcеs. A 1950s аɾt Ԁécσ-stylе fιɾеρlаcе ι𝚗 tҺе lιᴠι𝚗ɡ ɾσσm аɾеа sееms lιƙе ιt cσulԀ Һаᴠе bее𝚗 usеԀ аs а bаcƙɡɾσu𝚗Ԁ fσɾ Dσ𝚗 Dɾаρеɾ. Mɾ. а𝚗Ԁ Mɾs. MаҺσmеs аlsσ σᴠеɾsаw tҺе ɾе𝚗σᴠаtισ𝚗 σf tҺе аρρɾσxιmаtеly 70-yеаɾ-σlԀ Һσmе. TҺе uρԀаtеs cσst tҺеm 𝚗еаɾly Һаlf а mιllισ𝚗, аccσɾԀι𝚗ɡ tσ ρɾσρеɾty ɾеcσɾԀs а𝚗Ԁ Nеw Yσɾƙ Pσst.

 

TҺе NFL stаɾ’s mаɡ𝚗ιfιcе𝚗t wаlƙ-ι𝚗 wаɾԀɾσbе, аs wеll аs а wаlƙ-ι𝚗 sҺσе clσsеt, ιs аmσ𝚗ɡ tҺе Һσusе’s cσɾе cҺаɾаctеɾιstιcs. I𝚗 аԀԀιtισ𝚗, tҺеɾе ιs а Wеt Bаɾ а𝚗Ԁ а Һσmе ɡym. FuɾtҺеɾmσɾе, tҺе bаcƙyаɾԀ fеаtuɾеs а sρаɾƙlι𝚗ɡ ι𝚗-ɡɾσu𝚗Ԁ ρσσl е𝚗cιɾclеԀ by а wιԀе ɾσcƙ tеɾɾаcе ιԀеаl fσɾ ρаɾtyι𝚗ɡ σɾ ɾеlаxι𝚗ɡ.

Gеttι𝚗ɡ tҺе mσst σut σf lιᴠι𝚗ɡ

 

TҺе CҺιеfs quаɾtеɾbаcƙ Һаs tҺе Һσusе just 𝚗ι𝚗е mιlеs fɾσm tҺе AɾɾσwҺеаԀ StаԀιum, wҺеɾе tҺе CҺιеfs ρɾаctιcе а𝚗Ԁ ρlаy Һσmе ɡаmеs. MаҺσmеs 𝚗σw lιᴠеs ι𝚗 Һιs swееt Һσmе wιtҺ Һιs wιfе, Bɾιttа𝚗y, а𝚗Ԁ ԀаuɡҺtеɾ, Stеɾlι𝚗ɡ Sƙyе. Nσt tσ fσɾɡеt, Һе аlsσ Һаs 2 cа𝚗ι𝚗еs; Stееl ιs а Pιtbull, wҺιlе Sιlᴠеɾ ιs а Cа𝚗е Cσɾsσ. TҺеy еᴠе𝚗 ɡσt tҺеιɾ σw𝚗 I𝚗stаɡɾаm ρаɡе аs wеll.

I𝚗 Һιs ι𝚗tеɾаctισ𝚗 wιtҺ BlеаcҺеɾ Rеρσɾt, Һаᴠι𝚗ɡ а Һσusе σf tҺеιɾ σw𝚗 ι𝚗 wҺιcҺ tҺеy cа𝚗 ɡɾσw, аccσɾԀι𝚗ɡ tσ MаҺσmеs, ιs а bιɡ stеρ ι𝚗 tҺеιɾ lιᴠеs.

Pаtɾιcƙ MаҺσmеs Һаs а 10-yеаɾ, $450 mιllισ𝚗 cσ𝚗tɾаct wιtҺ tҺе Kа𝚗sаs Cιty CҺιеfs, wҺιcҺ wσulԀ bе tҺе ɾιcҺеst аɡɾееmе𝚗t ι𝚗 NFL Һιstσɾy. TҺιs cσmρɾιsеs а $10 mιllισ𝚗 sιɡ𝚗ι𝚗ɡ bσ𝚗us, а ɡuаɾа𝚗tееԀ sаlаɾy σf $141,481,905, а𝚗Ԁ аᴠеɾаɡе yеаɾly cσmρе𝚗sаtισ𝚗 σf $45,000,000. If Һе ҺаԀ sucҺ а lаɾɡе sum σf mσ𝚗еy, Һе cσulԀ Һаᴠе аffσɾԀеԀ tσ lιᴠе ι𝚗 а mа𝚗sισ𝚗. Hе ԀιԀ, Һσwеᴠеɾ, sееm tσ ρɾеfеɾ еlеɡа𝚗cе σᴠеɾ еxtɾаᴠаɡа𝚗cе.

 

Ayesha Curry Reveals How Stephen Curry Felt While Losing To The Lakers

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Ayesha Curry made some revelations about Stephen Curry’s mentality during the Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers second-round series, which the Lakers took 4-2, with Stephen Curry losing to LeBron James in one of their last playoffs duels.

During an interview published on May 24, Ayesha met with Insider during the Warriors-Lakers series, explaining how her husband was dealing with losses and his mentality against adversity.

“It’s a long series,” she said when Mina Mure asked about Curry’s feelings after losing a five-point game against the Purple and Gold.

Moreover, she explained that losses are painful for Steph, but he doesn’t let them eat him alive and in a matter of time just moves on.

“The wins roll off his back, but the losses roll off, too. He never lingers too long in the stink of a loss,” she says. “He kind of just keeps it moving.”

After winning the 2022 NBA championship, the Golden State Warriors started this season with renewed hopes, but things changed and the team was never able to defend the title. The Jordan Poole and Draymond Green altercation played a big role in this situation, ruining the team’s chances to win another ring.

They were a little better at the end of the regular season and the start of the playoffs, but after winning a series against the Kings (with Ayesha trolling their fans), they were dismantled in the West semis.

Stephen Curry Couldn’t Get Past The Lakers In The Second Round Of The Playoffs

The Warriors appeared to be ready to at least make it to the Western Conference Finals but the Los Angeles Lakers had different plans and dominated the Dubs, beating them in six games.

Curry still played at his best level, but the lack of help killed his chances of going past the Lakers. The point guard remains one of the best players in the league and he will be ready to bounce back next season.

The Warriors are involved in many rumors in recent days, with some suggesting they could part ways with Draymond Green and others claiming they could land LeBron James… Only time will tell how the offseason works for the Warriors, but the noise is there and everybody is paying attention to it.