STATELINE, Nev. – As Seth Curry eases his 6-foot-2 frame into a chair 10 feet from the driving range at the Edgewood Tahoe golf course, the sharpshooting guard knows what’s coming his way.
Questions about his golf game. About his value in a league where deep shooting is at a premium and he is a free agent. About his brother, Warriors superstar Stephen Curry.
And, of course, there will be questions about possibly joining his brother on the Warriors. The topic isn’t new to Seth, but this time, there is a gathering storm of possibility.
He’s available. The Warriors need shooting. And Seth’s father-in-law, Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers, is among those who can visualize a fruitful partnership.
“I actually think the perfect place for him would be Golden State,” Rivers said last month on The Bill Simmons Podcast.
Reminded of Rivers’ comment, Seth Curry grins and does not dismiss the prospect.
“They play a good brand of basketball,” he says of the Warriors. “I feel like I’ve been a part of Dub Nation for a while, watching Steph and being around the organization. Obviously, they, like any team, could use shooting.
“But I can’t say anything other than I’m trying to find the best place for me.”
Though Curry remains unsigned (through Wednesday morning), there is a market for the 34-year-old who has no plans to return to the slowly rebuilding Charlotte Hornets. Fan bases from New York (Knicks) to Los Angeles (Lakers) to Golden State are urging front offices to acquire him. And each of those front offices is shopping for shooting.
As the best available shooter, Seth would be a logical candidate for any of those teams. He led the NBA last season in 3-point shooting percentage at 45.6 percent. His career 43.3-percent shooting from deep places him second among active players, behind Atlanta Hawks wing Luke Kennard (43.8) and just ahead of his third-place brother (42.3).
“I always have to do what’s best for myself,” Seth Curry says. “Obviously, Steph would love me to come over there and play with him. And the fans showed me a lot of love at all times. (Our) Family would love it. I’ve obviously I’ve always embraced the Warriors and their system and love the way they play. And you never know what can happen.”
Why would Golden State consider adding Seth? The Warriors, even with all-time great Stephen Curry, last season finished 16th in 3-point shooting percentage at 36.4 percent. All four teams in the conference finals were in the top 10. They have only three players who stretch defenses: Stephen Curry, Buddy Hield and Quinten Post.
Seth Curry would be looking at a veteran’s minimum contract worth about $3.6 million, but his presence would give the Warriors two of the best deep shooters in the league. Defensive reasons would prevent the Curry brothers from spending much time playing together, but one would always be on the floor as a threat.
The NBA free-agent market has slowed to a trickle. Restricted free agents like Jonathan Kuminga (Warriors) and Josh Giddey (Bulls) and Cam Thomas (Nets) remain on the table. Healthy unrestricted free agents like Al Horford, Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook and Gary Payton II have yet to sign a contract.
Same applies to Seth Curry.
The Warriors invited Seth Curry, then a few months removed from Duke, to training camp in 2013 and waived him five days before the season opener. The timing wasn’t right; Golden State liked Kent Bazemore’s superior size off the bench.
Now, 12 years later, the timing feels better for both.
“For me, it’s basketball first,” Curry says. “I have to fit the style of play. If they need what I do, if they need my services, what I do best and, just what type of team they have, and things of that nature. So, it’s always basketball fit first.”
The Warriors are a fit for any low-maintenance shooter. But they remain in “wait mode,” not expected to complete their roster until there is resolution with Kuminga.
If Seth Curry still is available at that time, the Warriors absolutely should be – and would be – interested.
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