Warriors: Stephen Curry and Chris Paul Hyperlink-up for the First Time as Teammates

After years of rivalry on the courtroom, Stephen Curry and Chris Paul shook arms for the primary time as teammates throughout the Golden State Warriors NBA Summer League sport in opposition to the New Orleans Pelicans in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sunday night time.

Paul final performed for the Phoenix Suns earlier than he was traded to the Washington Wizards as a part of the Bradley Beal deal final month. The veteran level guard was subsequently shipped to Golden State shortly in alternate for younger star Jordan Poole.

The new backcourt duo posed for an image and talked briefly as they watched the basketball motion. Curry was alongside teammate Jonathan Kuminga when Paul arrived at courtside.

Curry and Paul are extensively thought to be the best level guards within the sport’s historical past.

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Chris Paul formally launched in Golden State

Paul posed along with his new Warriors uniform for the primary time the identical day, taking his signature jersey quantity 3, which was beforehand worn by Jordan Poole. The 12-time NBA All-Star greeted Dub Nation in a brief video, saying he’s excited to be in The Bay.

The new star acquisition additionally talked about that he labored out with Stephen Curry for the primary time since 2009.

“Weren’t a lot of misses,” the 38-year-old described the session.

Paul additionally stated that he has but to speak with head coach Steve Kerr concerning his place within the rotation since he and Curry are taking part in the identical place. The four-time All-NBA First Team member stated they may start the dialog on the coaching camp in September.

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