Even Typhoon Bebinca could not dampen Shanghai fans fervor for NBA player Stephen Curry
At the Shanghai Indoor Stadium on Monday night more than 10000 basketball fans enjoyed an unforgettable experience with Curry as the Curry Brand China Tour concluded its last leg in Shanghai with triumph
Ni Hao Shanghai the fourtime NBA champion and Olympic gold medallist said greeting the enthusiastic crowd and noting that this time arounds welcome surpassed his last visitFans were entertained by Currys energetic warmup routine and trademark 3point shots during his first return to Shanghai since 2019
Before wishing fans a happy MidAutumn Festival the NBA star took part in an exhibition match between Teams Pangu and Curry encouraging the crowd to support both professional and amateur athletes
During the offseason the Golden State Warriors expressed interest in Paul George and Lauri Markkanen indicating that they would still prefer to sign a great player before the season begins in October
Zach LaVine who is about to start the third year of a fiveyear 215 million contract with the Chicago Bulls could be that star according to Bleacher Reports Dan Favale
Warriors will receive LaVine
Kevon Looney Andrew Wiggins Gary Payton II Atlantas 2026 secondround selection and Atlantas 2028 secondround selection would all go to the Bulls
His contract will scare off some potential suitors The Warriors might be included in that Approximately 138 million is payable to LaVine over the following three years In a September 19 article on trade proposals to boost five NBA playoff hopefuls offenses Favale wrote This package is almost a dollarfordollar match so the 202425 payroll isnt a concern But when they are ready to pay Jonathan Kuminga and maybe Moses Moody theyll have to make peace with his price point
Ill give you my expert advice Stephen Curry Make the deal immediately to improve your position in the Western Conference right now and deal with the money details afterward Its questionable if LaVines value has decreased to the point where Chicago is willing to take seconds and longerterm cap relief Or perhaps not If there was a market for LaVines talents and contract he most likely would be on a different team
Bulls and Warriors were trying to get something goingThe Bulls attempted according to Chris Haynes to get something going with the Golden State Warriors earlier in the offseason by offering a package for LaVine
In late June Haynes stated that Wiggins for LaVine and Chris Paulwho is no longer with the Warriorscould have been the options
Haynes stated I was informed that the Chicago Bulls were attempting to establish a relationship with the Golden State Warriors in order to put together a Zach Lavine package Did I tell you what I was told Zach Lavine might have been the choice for Andrew Wiggins and Chris Paul
Fighters Designated as the Worst LaVine Landing SpotLaVine was twice selected to the AllStar team in consecutive years 20202021 and 20212022 indicating that he was once thought to be among the NBAs best shooting guards In 20202021 LaVine had his greatest season with averages of 274 points 50 rebounds and 49 assists
But because of injuries he only participated in 25 games last season In those 25 games he averaged 195 points and made 68 3pointers on his way to a 349 3point percentage LaVines 3PT percentage of 349 was his lowest since 201718
Andy Bailey stated that the Warriors would be the worst destination for the California native even if LaVine is still a talented player and could be employed there
It would be more difficult to incorporate that game which emphasizes ball and player movement more than basketball into the Warriors system In Golden State its much less your turn my turn Bailey noted on September 16 And while LaVine might not be the best source of juice for that offense it certainly needs some
The previous season the Warriors placed tenth in the Western Conference They may be in a desperate situation if they struggle to get off to a strong start this year If no other star becomes available LaVine might be that move
LaVine who has a 2151 million fiveyear contract
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