Chapter 293: Logo Killer.
The Warriors lifted their championship trophy for the first time in 40 years, but Curry wasn't happy.
Although he smiled while hugging Han Sen after the game, it was clear that it was a forced smile.
Despite averaging 26 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 6.3 assists in the Finals, the Finals MVP went to Klay Thompson, who averaged 18.3 points and 4.3 rebounds.
Not only did Curry not win the Finals MVP, but he didn't even receive a single vote.
The fans immediately questioned the results.
In the history of Finals MVP voting, there had never been a situation like this. It was like giving the Oscar to a stunt double instead of the lead actor.
The media claimed that Curry's decline in performance, starting in Game 3 when Han Sen began guarding him, justified the selection of Klay Thompson as MVP.
Of course, no one believed this explanation — it was downright absurd.
But the reason behind this was clear: it was Silva's balancing act at play.
The Finals being a UA vs. UA showdown was unavoidable, so the award had to go to a Nike player to show the world that the Warriors' victory wasn't about UA, but about Nike.
This move? It was giving major Jerry Krause vibes—like trying to overshadow the players who actually delivered the wins. It might seem clever, but it just comes off as petty and awkward.