Headline: “I’d Rather Be Benched Than Play That Position”: Warriors’ Stephen Curry Reportedly in Disagreement Over New Role
In a surprising turn of events, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry reportedly voiced strong opposition to a proposed position change during a recent team practice. According to sources familiar with the matter, Curry told the coaching staff, “I would rather be benched than play that position,” when asked to shift to an off-ball role that would see him less involved as the primary playmaker.
The coaching staff’s intention was to test new strategies and lineups, exploring the possibility of utilizing Curry’s elite shooting in a different setup to create more spacing and scoring opportunities for other players. However, the proposal did not sit well with Curry, who has spent his entire Warriors career as both a prolific scorer and primary playmaker, orchestrating the offense and setting up teammates.
“Curry felt that such a role would limit his ability to impact the game as he usually does,” one source shared, adding that the two-time MVP was firm about his commitment to the team’s success, but expressed concerns that the role shift might compromise his effectiveness.
Following a brief but intense discussion, the coaching staff agreed to revisit their plans and ultimately decided to keep Curry in his preferred position. The interaction, though tense, underscored the importance of Curry’s leadership role and highlighted his determination to stay true to the style that has been crucial to the Warriors’ success.
As the season progresses, all eyes will be on how the Warriors balance team dynamics and Curry’s position as both their leading scorer and playmaker. Despite this recent disagreement, both Curry and the team remain focused on their goal of contending for another championship.
