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Golden State Warriors: 3 reasons Stephen Curry is still better than Damian Lillard

By Nathan Beighle

PORTLAND, OREGON - MAY 18: (L-R) Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers, Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors and Seth Curry #31 of the Portland Trail Blazers react during the first half in game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Moda Center on May 18, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OREGON - MAY 18: (L-R) Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers, Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors and Seth Curry #31 of the Portland Trail Blazers react during the first half in game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Moda Center on May 18, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /
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There’s been a lot of talk lately about if Trail Blazers Damian Lillard has surpassed Warriors’ Stephen Curry as the NBA’s best point guard? Well, has he?

Stephen Curry played five games during the Golden State Warriors pitiful 2019-2020 campaign. The Warriors won just 15 games, playing in a total of 65, 17 fewer than a typical season consists of.

Without Stephen Curry for the bulk of the season and Klay Thompson the entire season, the Warriors were led by D’Angelo Russell and Draymond Green. Russell led the team offensively until he was traded prior to the 2020 deadline.

The Warriors brought in Andrew Wiggins and a protected 2021 first-round pick, a return they felt confident would put them in a better place for the long-term future, a future that’s past when Curry is leading the organization.

For now, the Warriors are still under Curry’s control as he could bounce back just as strong next season. While moves are still to be made, the keys to the Golden State Warriors are still held by the NBA’s best point guard, Stephen Curry.

Many are talking about whether Damian Lillard, after insane bubble performances, is the better of the two. Lillard averaged 37.6 points per game in the bubble. His performances are awing, but let’s dive into why Curry should still be considered the better of the two players.

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