Idols become rivals.
That heat was real, no matter which jersey Paul was in. Already an ornery chap, Paul seemed to bring it out of Curry, an uber-competitive type himself. And Paul seemed to represent the old guard, not quite accepting of what Curry signified. Curry was the face of a changing league, not only adjusting to the new rules but setting them and daring the prime stars to catch up.
We at least had time for things to simmer down in that rivalry, with Rodman spending two years in San Antonio before heading back to the Midwest. Punitive luxury tax penalties, implemented to both suppress salaries and institute the ever-impossible parity, means a lot in the foreseeable future. For now, or at least until a new expected media rights deal flushes the system with new money and a higher salary cap, good players could be on the move for reasons besides basketball fit. Everybody has to be pliable and prepared to find themselves in unexpected situations.
And if you’re counting, Paul’s stint with the Rockets was four teams ago — including the layover in Washington.
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