Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors have had a slow start to this NBA season. However, the team has turned things around in recent weeks, winning seven of their last ten games and rising to the fifth seed in the Western Conference. With renewed confidence, the Warriors took on the Phoenix Suns, a team known for their toughness.
During the game, Steph Curry had a brief exchange with Suns point guard Chris Paul. Curry quipped, “This ain’t 2014 no more,” implying that he is better now than he was in his younger days. While there’s not much of an age difference between Curry and Paul (Curry is 34 and Paul is 37), Curry was likely referring to the fact that he has developed as a player over the years.
However, not everyone was impressed by Curry’s comment. Sports commentator Skip Bayless felt the need to step in and make a remark about Kevin Durant’s absence from the game.
Why did Skip Bayless mention Kevin Durant’s absence while jabbing at Stephen Curry during the game?
Durant was unable to play due to an ankle injury he sustained during warmups for a previous game. Bayless suggested that if Durant had been able to play, the outcome of the game might have been different.
Steph to CP3: "This ain't 2014 no more." CP3 would've looked a lot younger – and Steph a lot older – if a guy named Durant had been able to play tonight.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) March 14, 2023
It’s impossible to know for sure what would have happened if Durant had played. However, Curry’s performance in the game was impressive, regardless. Despite the absence of Durant, Curry and the Warriors were able to secure a stunning win over the Suns, a testament to the team’s growing confidence.
The Warriors’ recent win over the Suns has given them momentum as they continue to climb the ranks. With Curry leading the charge, the team is proving to be a force to be reckoned with once again. As they continue to develop and improve, it will be exciting to see what they’re capable of achieving in the coming months.
