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5 Takeaways from Warriors win over the Kings

By Carlos Murillo

Oct 6, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) stands in the hallway before the start of the game against the Sacramento Kings at the SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 6, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) stands in the hallway before the start of the game against the Sacramento Kings at the SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 6, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) sits on the floor after making a three point basket against the Sacramento Kings in the second quarter at the SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

Steph Curry is looking to pass

We put up a piece on Kevin Durant getting into a groove wth his new team. The previous takeaway was about Thompson still doing what he does in the offense. This is about the opposite. Steph Curry has yet to have a Steph Curry-type game in the preseason. At least the Steph Curry we all got used to last year.

With Durant on board, he doesn’t need to be spectacular all the time. He doesn’t need to take as many of the jaw-dropping difficult shots he had to last season. He can get back to what he likes to do: pass.

Curry is the greatest shooter in NBA history and he is an incredibly willing passer, often times to a fault. He sometimes takes too long to take over offensively. He likes to pass the ball and get everyone else involved, even when he’s hot.

During the preseason, it seems like he’s making a concerted effort to get everyone else involved. He’s making sure Durant fits in seamlessly. And it’s working.

Curry will be able to score whenever he wants to. With that kind of range and ability, he doesn’t need a lot of touches and space to score points in a hurry. He’s not focused on that aspect of his game.

He had 5 assists in his limited action against the Kings. it’s very possible he averages close to double digit dimes this upcoming season. And, in doing so, he’ll make it harder for haters to discredit his greatness as a point guard.

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