LeBron James picked the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2026-27 season, and that move hit the Golden State Warriors right in the gut. For 17 seasons, Stephen Curry has been the franchise player, but he’s in his late 30s now, and the organization desperately wanted to maximize his remaining time to compete for a championship. The Warriors were even considered favorites to sign James in free agency this offseason. Ouch. That dream died faster than a botched alley-oop.
Father Time Is UNDEFEATED, And It’s Catching Up
Look, Curry and the Warriors basically lived in the winner’s circle for over a decade, racking up four championships in 11 years with their core of Curry, Draymond Green, and coach Steve Kerr. Klay Thompson was part of that magic, too, but he bolted for the Dallas Mavericks. Sure, he *could* come back if the Mavs waive him, but honestly, it just wouldn’t be the same vibe. Everyone knows Father Time is an undefeated opponent in sports, and it’s hitting this Warriors era hard. They’re still fighting the good fight because Curry remains a top-tier player, but the truth is, it’s getting tougher by the minute.
Curry’s Harsh Reality Check After Jaylen Brown Trade
Curry genuinely thought he and the Warriors could have convinced James to don the gold and blue. But then the 76ers started building something seriously appealing, especially after they pulled off that Jaylen Brown trade. Suddenly, the calculus changed. Now, Curry is left wondering what his next move even is, admitting, “Knowing that when Jimmy got hurt and Moses got hurt, the whole calculus of everything changes. How do you get through their absence and still stay at a certain level? And then how that goes into this year. It’s the same deal. So, I’m a realist on that… I’m hopeful for all the creative ideas of getting the best team possible.” Loyalty has paid off big for Curry, with four rings to his name, but right now, the Warriors are absolutely in a rough spot. They still have him and Green, but that clock for a fifth title is ticking down, and it’s getting real loud.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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