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4x NBA Champion Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors have had an underwhelming season compared to their previous records. The team has missed their superstar player for the majority of the season due to various injuries. Moreover, the Dubs have been struggling to find a winning combination as they barely stay afloat in the Western Conference. After a former NBA player disrespected the 9x All-Star and the Dubs on National television, Curry’s teammate hit back at the former star with a damning reply.

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The Warriors are currently in the 7th seed with a 30-30 record. In the absence of the Chef, Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole have taken care of the team’s offense. However, it hasn’t been enough for the Dubs, as they often fall short and struggle to turn the results in their favor. Meanwhile, an official update from the Dubs camp revealed that Curry could return to the hardwood after a second reevaluation in the coming week. 

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Kendrick Perkins slammed Stephen Curry and the Warriors

In the recent episode of NBA Today on ESPN, NBA Champion Kendrick Perkins had some harsh words for the Warriors. Perkins spoke about the lapses of the Dubs players in the absence of Stephen Curry. For instance, he called Jordan Poole an “emotional killer” and described Thompson as “still trying to prove to the world that he is Klay of old.” Moreover, he ended his rant with a brutal take. He said, “They are over with, this season is over for them.

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Additionally, he went on to speculate about the team’s equation with Draymond Green. He accused Green of disrespecting Curry by hugging LeBron James instead of the Chef after the Thursday night game. However, Draymond took note of the disrespect and had an apt reply for the former Celtics center.

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Hours after Perkins’ harsh statements, Green took to his Instagram and shared a video of Kendrick Perkins’ old gameplay on his story.

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Green mocked Perkins with laughing emojis along with the clip on his story. In the clip, fans can see Perkin’s comedic moments throughout his playing career. The post also had a sarcastic caption, “Nah bro Perkins was underrated fr.” Green has always given it back to his critics and this case was no different.

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What do you make of Kendrick Perkins’ comments on the Warriors’ team? Are the Warriors actually over this season? Let us know in the comments below.

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Shahul Hameed is a Senior NBA Writer at EssentiallySports. Armed with a Master's Degree in journalism from a distinguished institute, his journey into sports writing began during his college days, and since then, Shahul has been captivated not only by the remarkable consistency of Stephen Curry but also by the enduring legacy of LeBron James. He specializes in covering the live basketball action. When games aren’t on, beyond covering trade rumors and match reports, Shahul actively engages with fan bases, ensuring he is attuned to the ever-changing NBA landscape. His dedication to his craft finds an equal match in his admiration for the storytelling and cinematic brilliance of Quentin Tarantino, David Fincher, and Wes Anderson.

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