Curry impact: Draymond elevater/'Thank God'/GPII gravity/ORtg boost, Podziemski/Melton/Moody amid injuries/skid; Kerr 'go for it'/'owe it to fans'/loyalty/'joy back'
Key Questions
How does Stephen Curry impact the Warriors' team culture?
Curry elevates teammates like Draymond Green ('pep/rope-a-doper'), GPII (gravity for layups, +16.9 ORtg), Podziemski, Melton, and Moody, boosting ORtg to +118 and restoring 'joy back' amid injuries.
What does Coach Steve Kerr say about Curry's return?
"Anything is possible" with Curry; Kerr notes a 'difficult skid' but urges to 'go for it,' owing it to fans, emphasizing loyalty, extension, and habits sans Steph.
How has Draymond Green praised Curry's influence?
Draymond says 'Thank God' for Curry, highlighting his championship-level impact as an elevater during pep talks and team recovery from 36-41 play-in struggles.
What role does GPII play in Warriors' success with Curry?
Gary Payton II benefits from Curry's gravity, improving layups and ORtg, contributing to depth with Podz, Melton, Moody, and Yurt amid injuries.
Why is Kerr committed to the Warriors' current roster?
Kerr stresses loyalty, pushing through skid for fans, with Curry's return sparking optimism like 'Superman’s back' vs. Rockets, focusing on joy, depth, and play-in potential.
Curry-Dray elevater (pep/'rope')/'Thank God'/GPII layups/ORtg +118/'joy back'/Kerr 'difficult skid'/'go for it'/'fans'/'possible'/extension/habits sans Steph/gravity Podz/GP2/Gui. Curry-GPII(+16.9)/loyalty; Podz/Melton/Moody/Yurt tears/depth/36-41 play-in.