He admits he hasn’t slept. Even to the point of texting Draymond Green at 4:00 in the morning. On the night of Friday to Saturday, Stephen Curry never stopped remembering this Game 6 lost at home to the Kings. It was a golden opportunity to qualify, and instead the Warriors embarked on Game 7 in hostile terrain, to the sound of Sacramento fan bells. The All-Star point guard also had a few statements from Malik Monk about the Warriors’ advanced age, or a possible confusion within their group, across the throat.
It is for this reason that on Saturday, before the video session, Stephen Curry went to see Draymond Green, and warned him that he was going to speak to the group. “I won’t be long, but I have something to tell you”.
When the boss speaks, it is better to listen…
And when the boss talks, everyone listens. ” He’s the leader, and when he talks, everyone better listen.” testifies Gary Payton II. “Usually ’30’ is quiet, and he lets his game do the talking. But he had to say what he had to say, because he knew what kind of atmosphere it was…and I don’t think he wanted us to let go. So he took the lead and we followed. »
Andrew Wiggins says he got “chills”! “This guy is not like the others,” said the Warriors winger. But what did he say? According The Athleticwhich is based on internal testimonies, here is the tenor of his speech.
Stephen Curry told the team he believed in her and she had the means to win. He asked them to trust him in return. He assured them that he could bring them victory if they all participated. He implored them to put their resentment aside. The Athletic reports that part of the speech was a message to Jordan Poole, Jonathan Kuminga and other players unhappy with their playing time or role. Stephen Curry bluntly told them they could stay home if they were resentful…
To those who were ready to go on vacation, he said not to get on the bus to Sacramento. Conversely, for those who got on the bus, Stephen Curry considered it an act of approval to complete the mission. And if they did, if they got on the bus, he promised them to keep his promises. With his game, his faith and their solidarity, they would win.
“We find ourselves in a situation where either we crack or we rise” says Draymond Green. “Once he does that, you have no choice but to rise. He welded everyone. If you get on that bus, you’re committing to that team. It doesn’t matter if you play zero or 40 minutes. You agree to do whatever it takes. Prepare your head and your body for the opportunity before us. »
The Mamba Mentality with Curry Sauce
Seemingly targeted by Curry’s words, Jordan Poole was able to see that his leader kept his word with his 50 points, and incredible leadership from the 1st to the 48th minute. A legendary game.
“At this stage of the season, he does not come to us for no reason” concludes Jordan Poole. “He has the same asset as all the other very great players. The Mamba Mentality, and all that. Steph has it all. That’s what makes it so unique. His approach might be a little different than the others, but we know he’s a killer. Everyone in the world knows he’s a killer.”
