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“Modern MJ”: Stephen Curry Submerged Under the Sea of Fans in Chicago has Fans in Disbelief

Published 01/12/2024, 8:49 PM EST

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The last few weeks have been a rollercoaster ride for the Golden State Warriors. The team went down on a disappointing slump that even their fans booed at them. They had 7 consecutive games at home and managed to win only two of them. Moreover, they also had two disappointing blow-out losses, which further infuriated the fans. They even held placards that read, “Fire Kerr.”

The Warriors have currently slipped to 12th seed in the West with a poor a 17-20 record. They take on the Chicago Bulls in an away game after their agonizing home game stretch. While the Dubs received all kinds of flak from its fans back home, Stephen Curry had a pleasant surprise from the Bulls fans.

Stephen Curry gets a Michael Jordan-ish welcome

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Amid the unwelcoming sight at Chase Center, the Warriors left for their first away game after their 7-game home run. Moreover, several reports suggested that the Dubs front office is on the hunt for a complete roster sweep, by only retaining Stephen Curry.

The Warriors players were shocked to see Dub Nation booing after the blow-out loss against the New Orleans Pelicans. And the scenes were completely different in Chicago. The Chicago fans swarmed The Baby-faced Assassin Stephen Curry ahead of the game as he signed his autograph for the fans in the arena.

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The video clip of the marvelous moment made its rounds on social media, and fans can’t have enough of it. They began comparing the 35-year-to Michael Jordan.

One user said, “Steph in Chicago. Modern MJ.” Here are some more reactions from fans.

One fan said this kind of welcome would never be received by LeBron and that Steph Curry was the “face of the league”.

It’s an absolutely rare sight for a player to get this kind of reception in an away game. Only superstars and legends like Michael Jordan have pulled off these marvels.

Apart from the love that he received from the fans, Steph has a lot to prove in the upcoming games. The star has found himself amid poor shooting form, struggling to even drop a single three-pointer.

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He has a lot to prove in the Bulls game, only to uplift the fallen spirits of the Dub Nation.

Steph’s response to Booing fans

Following the blow-out loss against the Pelicans, Steph picked up the mic at the post-game press conference. One of the reporters asked him about the fans’ reaction to Dubs’ performance. Curry gave out a candid response and took the ‘booing’ up his chin.

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He said, “We’re obviously struggling, there’s nothing to really cheer about. … I don’t take it any certain type of way, honestly I’m booing myself, booing our team in my head because of the way we’re playing.”

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What do you make of the reception that Steph received from the Chicago crowd? Let us know in the comments below.

 

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Shahul Hameed

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“If you don't fall how are you going to know what getting up is like." - Reading this, it’d be pretty much evident how much I love and am in awe of Stephen Curry. His Warrior spirit flows right in my veins.
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