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Bill Simmons dubs Stephen Curry “completely and utterly untouchable”

By Nathan Beighle

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 10: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates a three point basket in the third quarter against the Boston Celtics during Game Four of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 10, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 10: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates a three point basket in the third quarter against the Boston Celtics during Game Four of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 10, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Elsa/Getty Images) /
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The Golden State Warriors are coming off their fourth title in eight years. Two-time MVP Stephen Curry earned his first NBA Finals MVP award. It wasn’t just the one series as the star guard was phenomenal throughout the team’s entire playoff run.

Despite missing 18 regular season games, Curry still put up 25.5 points per game.

The Golden State Warriors have had a reported interest in Kevin Durant but certainly don’t think Stephen Curry would be on the trading block for him.

It was the first season of his career shooting under 40% from deep, so there was some skepticism around his efficiency and if the Dubs could manage a championship with him not knocking down 40% of his triples.

That proved to be negligible as Curry poured in 27.4 points per game and shot 39.7% from deep during the postseason. He shot 44% from deep during the Finals, averaging 31.2 points per game. Curry abused the best defense in the NBA. He clearly is still in his prime.

Curry has played for Golden State since it took him with the 7th pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. He’s not going to be traded anytime soon, and in a recent breakdown of trade value, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons noted that.

Simmons used a plethora of rules which included contract, happiness, salaries, age and more. There were six rules which defined his many categories.

Curry joined Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo in the category. Jordan Poole came in as the third Warrior on the list at No. 49 and was in “The Ginobili’s” section, along with players like Desmond Bane and Tyler Herro.

Andrew Wiggins was the second Warriors at No. 45 which was still in the same division. The only other Warrior to crack the trade value list was Draymond Green who was No. 64 in the “Quality Starters” category that featured the likes of Jarrett Allen and OG Anunoby.

That said, it feels pretty obvious that Curry isn’t going to be dealt. I would also think Green’s quite low on this list; however, taking age and contract into consideration, it makes sense as he only had a handful of quality seasons left.

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Klay Thompson wasn’t listed by Simmons.

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