“I AM LEAVING!” Steph Curry Agrees to Contract with the San Antonio Spurs; Head Coach Gregg Popovich Confirms Pairing with Victor Wembanyama. Gregg Popovich Addresses Potential Steph Curry Trade to Spurs.
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich recently made a major announcement regarding a potential trade for Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry. At first glance, the idea seems far-fetched—why would a 36-year-old Curry, still chasing championships, want to move to San Antonio? And why would the Spurs, a team focused on developing young talent, pursue an aging superstar? However, NBA analyst Tom Haberstroh has presented a compelling case for why this move could make sense.
The Spurs have the financial flexibility to absorb a star player’s contract due to Victor Wembanyama’s rookie-scale deal. Meanwhile, despite Curry’s elite status, the Warriors are struggling, making a trade a logical step for their long-term rebuild. Pairing Curry with Wembanyama could instantly transform the Spurs into contenders.
History has shown that this type of move can be successful. Haberstroh draws a parallel to when Pat Riley acquired a 32-year-old Shaquille O’Neal after Dwyane Wade’s standout rookie season—two years later, Miami won an NBA title. Similar strategies have worked in other sports as well, such as when the Seattle Seahawks built a championship team around young quarterback Russell Wilson.
While not every team can pull off such a bold move, Wembanyama’s presence allows the Spurs to consider previously unthinkable scenarios. With a deep pool of assets, San Antonio could offer an enticing package to Golden State, likely involving multiple players and draft picks. Though it would cost them a rising talent like Stephon Castle, the Spurs would retain key pieces like Devin Vassell and Jeremy Sochan.
A Curry-Wembanyama duo would be nearly impossible to defend. With Curry spacing the floor and Wembanyama dominating inside, opposing teams would struggle to contain both. Vassell would slot in as a third-scoring option, creating an offensive powerhouse unlike anything the Spurs have had in years.
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Beyond immediate success, acquiring Curry could also boost San Antonio’s long-term appeal. His presence might attract other stars who want to team up with Wembanyama, ensuring the Spurs remain a premier destination even after Curry’s eventual departure.
While a trade remains speculative, the idea of pairing a generational talent like Wembanyama with an all-time great like Curry is certainly intriguing—and potentially game-changing for the Spurs’ future.
