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“Stephen Curry told us to ‘get into the ball’ in the huddle the other day”: Draymond Green explained how the Warriors legend’s recent furious reaction motivated the team

Advait Jajodia
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"Stephen Curry told us to 'get into the ball' in the huddle the other day": Draymond Green explained how the Warriors legend's recent furious reaction motivated the team

The usually composed Stephen Curry let out his frustrations during and after their 26-point blowout loss against the Clipper last week.

His words definitely worked on the team. On Sunday night, the Warriors had a terrific game to upset the best team in the league Utah Jazz. Curry had a terrific 32 points, 9 assists and 5 rebounds performance in the comfortable 131-119 win over the Jazz.

In an interview, Draymond Green opened up on Steph’s recent emotion burst out, and how it impacted the team on a positive note. Green revealed that Curry kept on say ‘Get into the ball’, to his teammates. Green added:

“Tonight, I think we could see that from the beginning of the game. We were into the ball and it changed the entire game.”

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Draymond praises Stephen Curry for his leadership

Draymond Green himself had a pretty great game. He finished the game with a fantastic 11 points, 12 assists and 12 rebounds triple-double, doing his job in leading the team.

It looked as if Stephen Curry didn’t want to take a loss, especially on his birthday. The 33-year-old point guard has been a mentor to the young players on the squad, sharing whatever experienced he has gathered over the 11 years in the league.

The former Defensive Player of the Year Draymond Green mentioned how the young Warriors team have grown up watching Curry. Whatever Steph would say, will definitely carry a lot of weight. Draymond said:

“These guys have grown up watching Steph and so when you hear his voice it carries a lot of weight and I think that showed tonight on the defensive end.”

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After their last year’s debacle, the Warriors look to redeem themselves this season. With a record of 20-19, Stephen Curry and the Warriors have a lot of time to clinch that playoffs spot.

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Advait Jajodia

Advait Jajodia

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Advait Jajodia, a seasoned NBA journalist, has had a passion for the game for over a decade. His journey from admiring Kobe Bryant's precision to being in awe of Stephen Curry's long-range mastery instilled a profound understanding of basketball. With a background as a two-time National-level player, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood to offer insightful analysis. Over three years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 21-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 3,350+ articles.

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