Joe Lacob: 'We'd like Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson to retire as Warriors'

There’s also no question that Draymond Green punching Poole in the preseason had a psychological impact on the team last season. “We had to change something,” Lacob said. “While it’s a short-term move, Chris Paul is a fabulous Hall of Famer who will I think certainly help our second unit, help our first unit if he plays there, wherever he plays, he’s a tremendous guy.” Is that a hint from the team owner that Paul could be coming off the bench for the first time in his 18-year NBA career? Not quite. “That’s up to the coaches,” Lacob said. “I’m sure they’re talking about it, but who knows? He might start, he might not. … The point is to get a lot of talent out there and to see [what happens]. Who starts doesn’t really matter anyway, it’s who finishes the game.” -via San Jose Mercury-News / July 15, 2023

Poole wouldn’t answer questions about how the altercation with Draymond Green at training camp last season impacted his own time with the Warriors. A source told ESPN that Golden State handled the trade well and that Poole was excited for his opportunity in D.C. While there are always emotions and a sense of shock following a trade, the source said, Poole is settling down and looking forward, not back. -via ESPN / July 11, 2023

Paul was introduced as the Warriors’ newest point guard Sunday night ahead of Golden State’s second summer league game. Given Paul’s history with the Warriors, several sources noted to ESPN how it’s a bit weird to see Paul’s name and number on a Golden State jersey. A source also told ESPN they are still curious about how Paul will fit with the Warriors, especially playing alongside Draymond Green. -via ESPN / July 11, 2023

Christos Tsaltas: Klay Thompson is in Mykonos these days. He continues to put in work during his off-season and he made some fans happy, signing autographs. #dubnation 📸 @aom_bc -via Twitter @Tsaltas46 / July 15, 2023

“The system becomes so clogged by a whole group of grossly overpaid players that don’t bring in revenues, don’t sell tickets, don’t sell concessions,” Falk said. “They’re good players, but they’re artificially overpaid, because of the foolish restraint in the system.” “How do you differentiate Curry from Klay Thompson?” Falk continued. “How do you differentiate Giannis [Antetokounmpo] from Middleton? How do you differentiate [Jayson] Tatum from [Jaylen] Brown? You know, that’s the whole point. They created a system where it’s like gross homogenization. For me, that took all my excitement away from being in this business because you can’t differentiate yourself.” -via GQ.com / July 12, 2023

Anthony Slater: Jordan Poole: “I can text Steph. I can text Klay. I can call them. Have a conversation. That doesn’t leave. That doesn’t go anywhere. If anything, I just know their plays. The split actions.” pic.twitter.com/bQMV6Xe1bV -via Twitter @anthonyVslater / July 8, 2023

AJ Feldman: Steph Curry with the ridiculous breaking bomb of a birdie putt at the American Century Championship. With the trademark no-look walkway. He’s currently tied for the lead at the celebrity event. -via Twitter / July 15, 2023

Clutch Points: Stephen Curry drains this putt from WAY downtown while looking away 🔥 (via @NBCSports) pic.twitter.com/WC7cLTGVXg -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / July 14, 2023

Clutch Points: Steph Curry was pouring fans some shots and taking them himself at the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe 🥃🥃 (via @kirstenlizmoran) pic.twitter.com/a7a8sZtg3a -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / July 14, 2023