Charles Barkley Gives His Brutally Honest Take on Stephen Curry and Golden State Warriors' Future: 'That Run Is Over’

Charles Barkley discusses Stephen Curry and the future of the Golden State Warriors. Barkley's perspective on the team's trajectory makes things even more interesting. Read more.

Updated on Jul 12, 2024  |  07:49 PM IST |  60.1K
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Next year's championship will pose significant challenges for Stephen Curry and The Golden State Warriors as they compete with Klay Thompson. Curry has expressed a notable upheaval due to Thompson's departure, given their 13 years of remarkable chemistry as teammates. Thompson offered key contributions to four of the Warriors' championship victories, marking him as an integral player in their dynasty.  


In the last season, even with both Klay Thompson and Chris Paul featuring in the lineup, the Warriors did not make it past the regular season and into the playoffs. Charles Barkley, a member of the NBA Hall of Fame, forecasts a similar outcome for Golden State in the 2024-25 period.

Charles Barkley declares end of Warriors' dynasty and predicts mediocrity for upcoming season

According to Charles Barkley, the Warriors' revered dynasty is at its end and mediocrity will follow in the upcoming season. However, Barkley has stopped short of stating that Curry's team will be absent from the postseason for the consecutive year. 

“They were mediocre last year. They’re going to be even more mediocre next year… That run is over,” Barkley said. 


Barkley, known for his blunt remarks, offered a brutally frank assessment of Golden State's prospective season performance. While the Warriors could turn the tide by overhauling their roster, they will remain "mediocre" until such changes occur, as per Barkley's prediction.

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The Golden State Warriors will always receive recognition as one of the most successful teams in NBA history, having clinched four championships in eight years. Their achievements remain untouched by any critiques or predictions. Nevertheless, Barkley, who transitioned from being a superstar player to a respected NBA analyst, holds a strong conviction that the Warriors, under Curry's leadership, will not clinch another championship. 

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Klay Thompson opens up on his fresh start in Dallas

In a surprising move, Klay Thompson left the Golden State Warriors, shocking the NBA. Despite his strong run with Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Coach Kerr, seeing him in a different jersey was unexpected for many. 


However, during his inaugural press conference with the Dallas Mavericks, Thompson, known as the Splash Brother, shed some light on his decision to start afresh without Stephen Curry. Essentially, he felt somehow overlooked.

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“Joining here represents a new beginning. It's about being valued once more, knowing that I am an asset. It fuels my enthusiasm to hit the gym right after this press conference and get some practice shots. Last year had its tough moments where things weren't as enjoyable as they used to be,” Thompson explained. 

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