Video: "Hey, Mutombo! Where you at? I hear you’re looking for a 10-day... I’ll let Rob Pelinka know" - Steph Curry viciously roasts the LA Lakers for their offseason strategy last year

Video: "Hey, Mutombo! Where you at? I hear you’re looking for a 10-day contract, I’ll let Rob Pelinka know" - Steph Curry viciously roasts the LA Lakers for their offseason strategy last year

By Michael Macasero

Modified Nov 08, 2022 11:44 GMT

Steph Curry at the 2022 ESPYs - Arrivals

Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry was chosen to host this year's ESPY Awards. With the event being held at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, it was only natural that he took a dig at the Lakers and their general manager Rob Pelinka.

Steph Curry needled the Warriors’ rivals by comparing them to Super Bowl champions LA Rams.

The Rams were the Lakers’ equivalent in the NFL. Rams GM Les Snead bought the best talent available to fill his squad, and they finished last season on top of the NFL.

The Lakers, meanwhile, brought in Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard and DeAndre Jordan to reinforce the team. They didn’t even make the play-in tournament and were blown off the court in several games.

The aging All-Stars showed that they are no longer what they once were. Realizing that last season was a huge mistake, Rob Pelinka shifted his focus to signing young, hungry players, with new coach Darvin Ham promising to play with more gusto next season.

Unlike the LA Lakers, Steph Curry’s Golden State Warriors were formed through smart drafting

The Golden State Warriors’ All-Star core of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green were all drafted. They had their growing pains but eventually made it to the top of the NBA. The Bay Area team has now been to six NBA Finals in the last eight years, winning four of them.

The Warriors’ next batch of potential superstars were also taken from the draft. James Wiseman, Jordan Poole, Moses Moody and Jonathan Kuminga are poised to carry Golden State’s dynasty when the current core starts to age.

The LA Lakers went in the opposite direction. They mortgaged their future for Anthony Davis and gave up plenty to acquire Russell Westbrook. LA are now desperately holding on to future draft picks as LeBron James and Westbrook could leave after next season.

About the author

Michael Macasero brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his coverage of basketball at Sportskeeda with over 18 years of diverse work experience. This includes stints at Convergys, Interpace and RunRepeat.

Michael's background in English and Journalism has provided him with the analytical skills and precision necessary for creating content, and he is a lifelong fan of the Boston Celtics. His favorite players include legends like Larry Bird and Michael Jordan, modern stars like Tim Duncan, and Nikola Jokic, as well as emerging talent like Victor Wembanyama.

Michael respects Gregg Popovich, despite his contentious demeanor in interviews, and recognizes Popovich's genius in adapting his coaching style to maximize the talent on his roster over the years. Michael eagerly anticipates seeing how Popovich will structure the offense around emerging talent like Victor Wembanyama.

Understanding the story and details is crucial to Michael's reporting philosophy and he believes overlooking details, particularly when pressed for time, can lead to misunderstandings and inaccurate conclusions.

Aside from work, Michael's children are his hobbies, and he also likes to go running, swimming and weightlifting.

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