Even though negotiations were complicated, the Golden State Warriors went through with significant changes to their roster this offseason.
There is a sense of optimism around the team heading into next year, which goes beyond just new signings like De’Anthony Melton and stretch forward Al Horford.
Stephen Curry is said to be working on his distribution, aiming to build better chemistry with Jimmy Butler.
And despite a contract standoff, Jonathan Kuminga is reportedly committed to the team if he ends up staying.
Those updates have been well-received within the club, especially after Moses Moody discussed Curry’s habits during preseason scrimmages, which speak volumes about his championship approach.
“I really like something that he does, especially in preseason when we play scrimmages up and down. He doesn’t sit out. A lot of times and everybody else gets disgrouped, it’s the next group, you get time off.
“But like he’ll stay on and just seeing that it’s intentional, trying to build that resilience and just the level, his level of play doesn’t drop off either.”
Moody went on to say that Curry uses those games as conditioning work, rather than just going through the motions.
“I just see he’s using those games to condition, which is a cool mindset, as well as his workouts and his pace and his drill work and everything is cool to watch.”
Even at 36, Curry’s approach remains a positive sign for the Warriors heading into the new season.
He is still one of the top players in the league, able to carry Golden State and lift them against younger competition when needed.
The Warriors reached the Western Conference Semifinals last season but fell to Minnesota, with Curry sidelined by injury during some games.
With Horford and Melton on board to address specific needs, and a potentially stronger Kuminga, Golden State has the potential to be even more dangerous.
Moody’s comments hint that Curry might be ready to surpass his average of 24.5 points per game from last season.
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