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Stephen Curry’s quest for successive rings with Warriors begins this October

By Aharon Abhishek

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after he made a basket and was fouled in the first quarter against the Boston Celtics at Chase Center on February 02, 2021 in San Francisco, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after he made a basket and was fouled in the first quarter against the Boston Celtics at Chase Center on February 02, 2021 in San Francisco, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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Mar 3, 2021; Portland, Oregon, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after making a shot during the first half of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports
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Stephen Curry has aged with brilliance

It’s a no-brainer that the Akron man single-handedly dragged a Klay-less Warriors to the cusp of the playoffs in the previous season. Averaging 32 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game in 63 games, he set enough records even as the side missed making it to the postseason.

This year is Stephen Curry’s best chance to maybe set some things straight. With three rings and two MVPs in his decorated 12-year career in the NBA, he has a chance to kickstart another dynasty run.

Should they make the finals and perhaps win it, his four-year extension with the Warriors will see him join the list of all-time greats —Vern Mikkelsen (Minneapolis Lakers), Bill Sharman and Gene Guarilia (Boston Celtics), and the likes of Kurt Rambis (Los Angeles Lakers) to win four rings playing for the same franchise.

Another ring for the Warriors in the next few seasons will see him join the late Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, and Don Nelson to win five rings playing for the same franchise.

The question though would be if they can.

In these days where versa climbers and resistance training coupled with cutting-edge recovery tools just add to the longevity of athletes and helping them have an extended peak, Curry has a realistic chance to pipping James and perhaps equalling Jordan.

Making shots was never an issue for Curry since his freshman year at Charlotte Christian High School, he did enough toiling as he started shooting from the perimeter, and tweaked the release that’s gone from a semi-catapult motion to a complete range that sees him use his wrist a lot more than he would use his shoulder.

He’s defied age just like most of his peers — Russell Westbrook, James, and James Harden.

He may have had his share of injuries, but he’s a force on the court ably whose ably assisted by Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. He’ll need them again, and the trio will need to fire in unison if the Warriors plan on bringing back the glory days.

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