5 reasons why Curry could become a Sixer: Ready for Change
If someone stays in one spot too long, things get stale. When times get tougher and the landscape is not as auspicious, it makes it easier to make a move. For Steph Curry, a change could cross his mind in the next year and the Philadelphia 76ers could be on his radar. Why would he want to play for the Sixers when all he has known his entire career has been Golden State? Here’s some reasons.
The style in which the Warriors play may catch up with Curry and he may want to play more with a team like Philly. With a half court oriented offense, Joel Embiid would be the main option for the Sixers while Steph Curry could play more of a complementary role. Before you offer an incredulous smirk while reading, imagine how much more efficient Steph Curry could play in Doc Rivers’ system.
As opposed to running around screens like he’s done with Golden State, he could save his aging knees by deferring more to a low post player who leads the league in foul shot attempts. As promising as James Wiseman is right now, he ain’t no Joel Embiid. So, this factor alone should be tempting for Steph Curry to jump ship and head east.
With Klay Thompson also getting long in the tooth and suffering so many nagging injuries, the time would be perfect for Curry to switch the gold and blue uniform for a red and blue one. Should Ben Simmons and Matisse Thybulle still be on the team, Curry would not have to worry about matching up with some of the tougher and quicker two guards currently playing.
So, the match in Philly for him would be highly favorable in a system that benefits his career longevity on both sides of the ball.