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“Braids gone and he’s back”: Steph Curry changes hairstyle and lets dreadlocks go, drops 36 points in the Warriors’ first win

Samir Mehdi
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“You probably won’t see me with braids anytime soon”: Steph Curry drops dreadlocks, scores 36 points in the Warriors' first win of the season

Steph Curry jokes about not having braids on and drops 36 points in the Golden State Warriors’ first win of the season.

The Golden State Warriors faced off against the Chicago Bulls last night, and were finally able to notch in their first win of the 2020-21 NBA season. The Warriors bested the Bulls 129-128 in a nail-biting finish.

Steph Curry’s brother-in-law Damion Lee came through in the clutch as he drained a 3 from the top of the key to put the Warriors up by 1, for good.

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Steph had himself a night, dropping his first 30-piece of the season. He finished the game with 36 points, going 11-25 from the field.

Steph Curry says he won’t be braiding his hair anytime soon

Over the offseason, Steph Curry decided to switch things up in the hair department. He started to grow it out and debuted his new braided hair during the preseason.

However, each game Curry has played with braids on, did not end well for the Dubs. In tonight’s bout against the Bulls, Curry ditched his braids and rocked a mini-afro.

This seems to have been the difference maker as both the Warriors won, and Curry had his first good game of the season. In his post game interview, Steph was asked, “I guess it’s safe to say we’re not gonna see the braids anytime soon?”

Steph jokingly responds, “Probably not.”

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The Warriors’ main concern is the talent that surrounds him. Neither Andrew Wiggins nor Kelly Oubre look like they could be the reliable second option Curry needs by his side. Oubre has been exceptionally terrible, as he went 3-16 from the field last night, after going 1-10 against the Bucks on Christmas.

On paper, they have the assets to at least make the play-in tournament. However, in Klay Thompson’s absence, the Warriors need another player to step up to be the Robin to Steph’s Batman.

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Samir Mehdi

Samir Mehdi

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Samir Mehdi is a senior strategist for the NBA division at The Sportsrush. Ever since he was 13 years old, he’s been obsessed with the game of basketball. From watching Kobe Bryant’s highlights on YouTube to now, analyzing and breaking down every single game on League Pass, Samir’s passion for the game is unwavering. He's a complete basketball junkie who not only breaks down current games but also keenly watches ones from the 60s’ and 70s’ while also reading comprehensive books on the history of the league. Samir’s life revolves around basketball and he hopes that shows in his work. Aside from work, he loves to spend time in the gym and with his friends at social gatherings.

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