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Stephen Curry Hints at Trade Away From Warriors in Exciting News for Michael Jordan

Published 11/25/2022, 5:15 AM EST

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Michael Jordan retired and drove off to the sunset after a Hall of Fame career. Many fans believed Jordan to be the greatest of all time, and when it was all said and done, Jordan had truly cemented himself among the greatest. However, the same fans would have never fathomed that years down the line, Jordan would hold the title of ‘Worst ever.’ But unfortunately, the nightmare has slowly evolved into a grim reality.

Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan dominated the league as a player for over a decade with the Chicago Bulls. Moreover, Jordan’s heroics on the court made him one of the wealthiest athletes of all time. Using this wealth, in 2010, MJ acquired the Charlotte Bobcats, based out of his home state, North Carolina. Another all-time player who shares similar origins as Jordan is Stephen Curry. Moreover, the four-time NBA champion recently made some cryptic statements about the future in Charlotte.

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Amidst a struggling season, Stephen Curry found time to make an appearance for an interview with the Charlotte Observer, where he discussed the team’s struggles, his time at Davidson, his current contract, and more. In one instance, the interviewer asked Curry if he had ever dreamed of coming to Charlotte and playing for the Hornets. The All-Star point guard is locked in with the Warriors through 2026 on his current contract.

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However, the lifelong Warrior did not dismiss the idea immediately and made a cryptic statement about a potential future in Charlotte, honoring his father’s legacy, Dell Curry. He said, “What would it be like to wear No. 30 in Charlotte like my pops?” Judging from Curry’s words, one can say that he still has a strong connection to his roots in Carolina. The possibility of him linking up with Jordan’s Hornets cannot be dismissed. 

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Curry’s comments have been music to Hornets fans. Over the years, The Charlotte Hornets have tarnished the reputation of His Airness with unending seasons of mediocrity. In 2010, Billionaire Michael Jordan acquired the then Charlotte Bobcats for $275 Million. Fast forward over a decade, and Jordan has only realized a monetary gain on his investment; the Hornets are now worth over $1.5 Billion. Since becoming the team’s majority owner, the Hornets have made the playoffs only twice. Moreover, they were knocked out of the first round on both occasions.

Apart from the struggling season, MJ has also taken a hit to his reputation from the failed drafts. Despite having the opportunity to draft franchise players through high picks, Jordan and his management have fallen flat over the years. All the above struggles have made fans crown him as the “worst owner ever.”

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However, Jordan’s fortunes could turn overnight if Stephen Curry were to suit up in a Hornets jersey. Even in his twilight years, Curry may prove to be a valuable asset for setting the team culture and guiding the young guard LaMelo Ball. Regardless of when Curry joins the Hornets, his return to his origins will undoubtedly improve the woeful image of Jordan as an owner.

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K Shrijith

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K Shrijith is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Currently pursuing his BBA degree, Shrijith has a keen interest in the world of finance. In fact, he has past experience in equity research and writing research reports on the subject of finance.
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Bagavathi Eswaran