The $120 Million Problem That’s Keeping Steph Curry From His Perfect Co-Star

Marcus Thompson just dropped some serious insight into the Golden State Warriors’ situation, and it really paints a picture of a team grappling with their legacy while Steph Curry still holds massive sway. It’s clear as day that even with all the challenges, Steph’s voice is front and center.

Steph Still Steers the Ship, No Doubt

Thompson is saying “they include him in the process,” and Steph’s totally “aware of what’s going on.” This isn’t some superstar being left in the dark, you know? His voice “matters,” and as long as that’s true, Steph is “fine.” He’s the one who’s gonna “hold their feet to the fire” to make sure they’re sticking to the plan. These Warriors are “thirsty to win,” chasing that elusive fourth championship, and Thompson flat out says their connection makes for a “match made heaven.” They tried to “get every star out there” and “failed,” but it sounds like Steph’s still the guy driving this “one last valiant effort.”

The Costly Search for a True No. 2

Now, here’s the kicker, the part that makes you scratch your head. Thompson believes Steph is “good enough” to scare anybody if he gets “the right pieces” and a decent matchup. But ideally? They need “somebody good enough to make him like the No. 2,” so he’s “not carrying everything.” That’s the dream, right? The problem is, it’s “hard to do” when the “two oldest people on the team are making… $120 million.” That kind of cash tied up makes it “tough to not go and get another player who’s better than both of them.” It’s the ultimate paradox for a team trying to keep the window open.

So, where do the Warriors go from here? The hope is for Jimmy Butler to “come back for them,” giving them a chance to “make another run” and “maybe upset somebody” in a “valiant effort” for ring number four. The numbers don’t lie, and the financial crunch is real, but as long as Steph’s voice matters, you can bet they’ll be fighting.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.