Cole and Curry: The Master-apprenticeship and the Challenge of the Times behind the Warriors Glory

On August 9, Warriors coach Cole revealed his deep connection with Curry on the "Glue Guys" podcast, and shared his feelings about cultivating young players in the current NBA environment.

Cole did not hesitate to say that Curry's existence was the key factor in being able to continue to take charge of the Warriors' coaching staff. He took Popovich as an example. Every time he had a dinner party, Popovich would sincerely "cher to Duncan". Behind this simple move is a deep understanding of the importance of the team's core players - the team's success is largely due to draft luck and has won superstars like Duncan. Kerr is the same for Curry. He said bluntly: "If I hadn't coached Curry, I might have been like other NBA coaches. After coaching in one place for a few years, I would have moved to other teams." The stability and continuity Curry brought to the Warriors not only changed the team's destiny, but also gave Kerr's coaching career a unique trajectory. He was glad that he was able to establish such a close cooperative relationship with Curry.

When talking about the current development trend of the NBA, Cole pointed out that the league has gradually evolved into a "developmental league", and more young players are highly expected, but training time is constantly decreasing. This change brings new challenges to traditional coaches, and Cole is no exception. He said modestly that as an old-school coach who studied under Phil Jackson and Popovich, he was not good at this model. Nowadays, the task of designing high-quality training programs and guiding players' decision-making abilities is more about young assistants, because these skills are something he has never practiced and taught back then.

However, Curry's existence is like the Warrior's stabilizing needle in the wave of change. With his outstanding football skills, court experience and leadership temperament, he not only led the team to win championships many times, but also set an example for young players, giving them a benchmark for learning in training and competitions. Even when training time is tight, Curry's words and deeds can benefit young players a lot. The relationship between Cole and Curry is an important cornerstone of the Warriors' brilliant achievements. Curry's outstanding performance has made Cole's coaching career, and Cole's tactical guidance has also allowed Curry's talents to be fully displayed. In the environment of continuous changes in the NBA, the Warriors have steadily moved forward despite challenges in cultivating young players with the help of Curry's influence. The story of this master-apprentice is not only a legend of the Warriors, but also a good story in NBA history. Their cooperation will continue to write the Warriors' future chapter and provide reference and inspiration for other teams in the league.

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