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The Warriors don t want Antetokounmpo! Smoke bomb, or lie flat, can Curry Butler really win the championship?

10:43am, 23 May 2025Basketball

Although the news that Antetokounmpo went to the Warriors in recent times has been rumored, according to the Warriors' report, there is currently no sign that the Warriors will take the lead in the potential Antetokounmpo's trade battle. Team sources said the focus of the plans and discussions within the Warriors are on how to better reorganize role players around Curry and Butler duo rather than chasing a star.

The Warriors don't want to trade Antetokounmpo. Is this a smoke bomb or choose to lie flat?

Although the Bucks were eliminated in the first round this season, Antetokounmpo's data is still impressive. He can contribute 30+10+5 per game per game, and his shooting percentage exceeds 60%. This is also the only player in the season to achieve this achievement. In terms of MVP votes, Antetokounmpo is also firmly in the top three, which also shows that Antetokounmpo is still one of the top five players in the league. If Antetokounmpo can get Antetokounmpo, the Warriors will definitely be unreserved. After all, Curry's peak has not been a few years since it was.

Judging from this season, Curry and Butler's combination is still a little bit away from winning the championship. The first is the age problem of the two. As the age increases, the injury problem of the players is also a big hidden danger. Curry is in excellent form in the playoffs, but the injury also comes as scheduled, and Butler also has the same situation. The next is Butler. Compared with the previous one, Butler can be said to have declined this season. Although many people regard injuries and the system as excuses, it is undeniable that Butler's scoring ability is indeed not as good as before.

The Warriors still need a star to join. Even if the combination of Butler and Curry is retained, the Warriors still need to introduce an All-Star or a quasi-All-Star player in the offseason. Otherwise, this lineup will be a bit stressful in the current Western Conference.

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