“Twin Suns” between Stephen Curry

Kedatangan Chris Paul bisa membawa potensi terciptanya matahari kembar di Warriors. Dia berkarakter dan punya peran sama seperti Draymond Green.

Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul (left) is fouled by Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox in the NBA match between the Warriors and Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, California, Saturday (28/10/2023). Warriors beat Kings, 122-114.

SAN FRANCISCO, SUNDAY – The Golden State Warriors have played two games in the new NBA season. However, the chemistry between forward Draymond Green and freshman guard Chris Paul remains an enigma. They have the potential to override each other, because they are both vocal leaders and serve as Stephen Curry’s “servants”.

These question marks will begin to be answered when the Warriors visit the Houston Rockets headquarters, Toyota Center Stadium, Monday (30/10/2023) morning WIB. After missing the opening two games of the season due to an ankle injury, Green participated in five-on-five practice on Sunday. He may be sent down versus the Rockets.

Green said he is ready to play in two straight games, including versus the New Orleans Pelicans the day after facing the Rockets. He wants to pass the NBA’s new rule, playing a minimum of 65 games in the regular season as a condition for individual awards. “I have a target, I have to play 65 games,” he told ESPN.

Green (33) and Paul (38) immediately played together. The two veteran players have always been the most vocal figures in their respective teams. Green played that role at the Warriors and earned four championship rings, while Paul did it with different teams, from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Phoenix Suns.

Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul is a commentator in the NBA match between the Warriors and the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, California, Saturday (28/10/2023). Warriors beat Kings, 122-114.

At the same time, they always act as antagonists for the opposing team. They do not hesitate to provoke their opponents with words and play a bit “dirty”. It’s hard to find a more badass player in the NBA than these two. Only one thing is most important to them, namely winning.

They will give us great energy. Everyone (opposing players) will hate them. As far as I know, none of them will stop talking.

Curry does not yet know the influence these two strong figures have on team harmony. However, the duo of Green and Paul will definitely be avoided by opponents. “They will give us great energy. Everyone (opposing players) will hate them. “As far as I know, none of them will stop talking,” he said.

The problem is, will their good relationship be maintained until the end of the season? Challenges await in the middle of the season, when the team’s performance and morale are at their lowest. As is known, Green is not the best person to maintain relationships with other vocal players.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green in a team photo session in San Francisco, Monday (2/10/2023).

Washington Wizards young star Jordan Poole (24) is the latest victim. Poole, who was touted as Curry’s successor, was eliminated by the Warriors in pre-season due to the fallout from his feud with Green. At the start of last season, Green punched Poole in the face after an argument in training.

Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player winner Kevin Durant has also reportedly feuded with Green. Durant, who helped the Warriors win twice, was said to be just a “stowaway” for the team. Because Green had led the Warriors to the championship before Durant arrived. Not long ago, Durant moved teams in 2019.

Green, despite the potential of “twin suns”, is already committed to helping Paul win his first championship. According to him, Paul, with his experience and winning mentality, will further complement the Warriors who have a winning culture. If there is a debate, it is all for the good of the team.

“We played against Chris a lot. We know what a difficult and unpleasant experience that can be. So, imagining him by our side would definitely be a lot of fun. I look forward to it. “When you add a player with a resume like Chris’s, the results are bound to be positive for any team,” Green explained.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (left) reacts to injury during the NBA match between the Warriors and Phoenix Suns in San Francisco, Wednesday (25/10/2023).

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Paul, who moved from the Suns, has appeared twice for the Warriors. He said he was not used to the reception from the supporters. During his 16-season career, he was always with teams that rivaled Curry and his peers in the Western Conference. CP3, as he is known, also became an enemy with Warriors supporters.

Even so, Paul seemed comfortable playing with Curry on the court. He immediately acted as a ball supplier to the greatest shooter in NBA history. Paul has recorded an average of 10.5 assists, the second most in the league, while Curry is averaging 34 points.

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