It is impossible to think of a world where the pairs that marked an era disintegrate with the passing of years, needs and interests. Magic – Kareem, Jordan – Pippen, Kobe – Shaq, Peyton – Kemp (to mention just a few) and one of the most recent, but with an even greater impact than other so-called historical ones: the one formed by Curry – Thompson.
Of 2011 to 2024 (23 years)also known as ‘The Splash Brothers’ They dominated not only in statistics, records, titles and style, but they also did so as a brotherhood that seemed to never end. The connection was almost telepathic, and although the two had a very similar style, They knew how to adapt their offensive qualities in such a way that, far from stealing the limelight, they made it bigger.
Everything that begins, must end
Well, despite the joys and great moments that this pair shared on the duel, the end of the novel came sooner than expected. Thompson decided to step aside in 2024 to join the Dallas Mavericks, and although they are not going through the best possible moment, it seems that for him, thinking about his old locker room partner is not an option at all.
In attention to the media, during the practices prior to the NBA México City Game 2025the Mavs shooter commented that he prefers to have Chef Curry as an enemy, rather than as an ally… at least for now: “At this point in my career I prefer to play against him. Because I’m a Dallas Maverick and he’s a Golden State Warrior, so we are both on our way for what we want and that is the nature of this business”
Obviously in a playful tone, Well, a statement that goes against his own teammates would not be well perceived, but if Thompson made something clear, it is that remembers it with joy by the smile projected on his face when he heard his name.
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In the end, the history they left together no one will take away from them. Both were pioneers of this new way of playing basketball in the United States and although their paths are now certainly separated, they can be sure that both one and the other constantly remember each other, even if now they only have to see each other. way a way.
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