Stephen Curry is widely regarded as one of the best guards in NBA history. Over the years, he’s had some big performances against the New York Knicks. Curry has spent his entire career with the Golden State Warriors, but is there a chance he could ever play for another team?
The thought of Curry joining the Knicks is an interesting one. While it’s not likely to happen, it’s never completely out of the question in professional sports.
An NBA writer has come up with an idea that would send Curry to New York. Some fans might love the idea, others might hate it, but it’s a possibility to think about.
Dean Simon from The Sporting News suggested that the Knicks could trade Jalen Brunson for Curry. He believes that because the Warriors are struggling this season, they might be more open to trading Curry now than before.
“While it’s certainly not a negative that Brunson has become one of the best point guards in the league today, it may be worth mentioning that their front office could look to swing for the fences and acquire one of the greatest point guards in the history of the sport,” Simon wrote.
“Specifically, the team could target Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors due to his potential ability to mesh well within New York’s offense alongside the sharpshooting Towns.”
If New York were to make this trade, they would not only need to send Brunson to Golden State but also include other players to make the deal work. Simon has suggested that names like Jericho Sims, Mitchell Robinson, and Miles McBride could be part of the trade, along with future first-round draft picks.
While trading Brunson for Curry is very unlikely, it can’t be ruled out completely. Brunson is 28 years old, and Curry is 36, which makes the trade risky for the Knicks.
This season, Curry is averaging 22.9 points, 6.2 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game, shooting 44.9 percent from the field and 41.6 percent from three-point range. Brunson, on the other hand, is averaging 26.0 points, 7.5 assists, and 3.0 rebounds per game, with shooting percentages of 48.7 percent overall and 38.8 percent from beyond the arc.
The Knicks should likely avoid this trade. While Curry might “fit better” than Brunson with Towns, New York is playing well this season.
It’s fun to think about Curry playing in New York, but not if it comes at the cost of making such a big move.
