The Way of Basketball: Never Talk Shit to Him!

Even Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal were stunned:

Can this issue really blow up to such an extent?

They were just chatting casually!

LeBron James was asked about this topic, and he said at the time: "I think a player like Stephen should join a team where he can showcase all his abilities. He's definitely more than just a second-in-command, the sky's the limit for him!"

Hurry up and leave, leave fiercely!

That's it!

It has to be this way!

Why is it that my "number two" always opposes me, while that guy's assistant is always so loyal?

Why?

Finally, it's his turn to undermine Su Wan!

Doesn't he have to "persuade" him well?

Also...

He's always thought if Stephen Curry came to be his "number two," the Heat Team would have won the championship a long time ago!

Exactly!

In any case, it's just that Su Wan is so lucky to meet all these top teammates, while he only encounters some "rare specimens"!

What?

You're asking why Shaquille O'Neal and Vince Carter won championships when partnered with him but not with me?

If these two sincerely backed me, you'd see if I could win a championship!

They're doing it on purpose!

Therefore, this time undermining Su Wan made LeBron very happy.

This question was also posed to Su Wan: "If Stephen Curry wants to switch teams to prove himself, what would you think?"

Su Wan said: "What I think doesn't matter, what's important is his own thoughts, and I respect any teammate's opinion!"

Stephen Curry was also asked about this issue, and his answer was: "Right now, I just want to help the team win 'three consecutive championships,' and we'll talk about everything else later!"

Alright!

The reason this issue has blown up so much also has to do with:

This season is Stephen Curry's fourth year on his rookie contract, and once this season ends, he'll have to sign a new contract. And Stephen Curry has yet to sign a new contract extension with the team.

According to the current rumors:

The New York Knicks have prepared a contract for Stephen Curry.

But Stephen Curry has not signed an early extension.

No one knows the specific reason!

This is what's currently driving the big public outcry.

Curry was quite pleased when he heard about Su Wan's perspective on the matter from other reporters.

Returning to the locker room, when only the two of them were present, Stephen Curry had a brief chat with Su Wan.

Curry asked a question: "If I don't renew my contract now, will it affect the team this season?"

Su Wan said: "Don't worry, man, it's not a big deal!"

Curry nodded.

The conversation ended.

Soon, the New York Knicks also welcomed the second game of the new season, still sitting at home, facing the Washington Wizards.

The 2010 "top pick" John Wall faced off against Su Wan for the first time this season.

This is his third professional season.

In terms of improvement, John Wall hasn't lived up to external expectations.

When he first entered the NBA, everyone expected him to be the "next Derek Rose," and his performance in the first season was quite good, averaging 16.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 8.3 assists, and 1.5 steals per game.

If it weren't for a "redshirt freshman" that year, the "Rookie of the Year" would likely have been his.

But the just-ended "Shortened Season" seemed to affect his preparation, and the busy schedule made him extremely uncomfortable, and he averaged only 16.3 points and 8 assists.

Judging from his entire stats compared to his first season, it can only be described as "barely flat."

In the first game of this season, his performance wasn't very good either, only scoring 19 points with 7 assists... Of course, players' performances are never based on "one game," and what he can achieve in his third season still has to be tested over the course of the season.

However, in this game against the New York Knicks, his performance wasn't impressive, scoring only 16 points and 6 assists.

As a point guard, his best skill, organizing and passing, was completely outmatched by Dior.

And offensively, his personal ability wasn't as outstanding as Stephen Curry's.

Barkley, watching his performance, was quite puzzled: "Isn't John's talent top-tier among guards? Why hasn't he exploded yet!"

Rookies are watched for three years!

Even rookies who enter the league after their freshman year are 21 by their third year, and it's a very awkward age. If they don't explode this season, their future is pretty much set.

Shaquille O'Neal thought of someone: "I think John Wall is like Baron Davis, a guy whom God has given exceptional talent, but he hasn't fully transformed it because even just maintaining their current skills already makes them top-tier players in the league!"

Barkley had no way to refute this.

John Wall's data only falls short compared to external expectations, but if really compared to other players in the league, he is absolutely not lacking at all!

Definitely top-tier!

Laziness kept John Wall from reaching the heights he should have attained.

And Barkley knew, though it seemed a pity, it's actually the hardest thing to change:

Just like the time he went to the "Breakfast Club" once and left immediately, complaining, "If I could work as hard as Michael, I'd be the No.1 in the league by now!"