LeBron James and Stephen Curry are going to be inextricably linked in NBA history for their years of competition at the sport’s absolute peak. They’e impacted the way the game is played, both on and off the court, in ways that can’t ever be undone. They’ve also done more for their current teams than they’re getting in return.
In Golden State, their ownership has convinced themselves they can compete for a championship now with an eye towards the future. They watched championship-caliber role players walk last summer and are hoping unproven prospects can fill their spots with little data to back up that hope.