On most nights, Stephen Curry gliding around screens and launching threes is just another day at the office. But April 6 wasn’t most nights. The Golden State Warriors got rocked 106-96 by the surging Houston Rockets, snapping their five-game win streak — and all eyes were on Curry for the wrong reasons.
Curry, the NBA’s ultimate showman, dropped a shockingly low 3 points on 1-of-10 shooting. That’s not a typo. The man who normally bends gravity shot blanks — and now, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler are stepping up to reveal why.
In classic Draymond fashion, the Warriors vet didn’t hold back. On The Draymond Green Show, he delivered a passionate breakdown of what’s really going on with Steph — and it goes way deeper than just a bad shooting night. “He gets punished for two things,” Draymond said. “One is, he don’t talk to the referees… They know he ain’t gonna say much. And the second? He’s not a flopper.”
Feb 2, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and guard Stephen Curry (30) react during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
That’s right — Steph’s good-guy image might be hurting him. Because he doesn’t yell, throw arms, or roll around like he’s auditioning for a Telenovela, refs just let the fouls slide. And according to Draymond, it’s been going on for years. “He gets fouled more than anybody,” he continued. “But he don’t sell the calls. And we reward flopping and flailing in this league. Steph does neither.”
That’s a pretty heavy accusation — not against Steph, but the system itself. Imagine getting penalized just for playing the game the right way. That’s like getting fined at work for not complaining.
Draymond also broke down how off-ball defenders straight-up mug Curry without consequences. Amen Thompson was practically Steph’s shadow that night, constantly grabbing and holding him. The refs? Silent. “Looney got an offensive foul trying to set a screen,” Draymond said. “I told the ref — yeah, it’s a foul. But the only reason he had to wedge in like that was because the guy’s holding Steph. You’re not gonna call the first foul?”
So Steph’s being dragged around like luggage, and the Warriors are the ones picking up the tab. Honestly, you can’t make this stuff up.
Enter Jimmy Butler: “I Get to See It, And It Angers Me”
Now here’s where it gets even more fun — Jimmy Butler, of all people, turned into Steph’s public defender after the loss. “I’ve never seen an individual get fouled more than he gets fouled,” Jimmy said postgame. “It really angers me that he’s on my team and he gets hacked like that.”
It’s almost poetic. The league’s most no-nonsense alpha — Jimmy freakin’ Butler — is out here writing fan letters to the referees on Steph’s behalf. You’d think Curry was some rookie trying to prove himself, not a two-time MVP and face of the league.
And Butler’s not wrong. Watching Curry try to move off-ball sometimes feels like watching someone sprint through airport security while getting pulled back by TSA agents.
Feb 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler (10) and guard Stephen Curry (30) during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Draymond’s deeper worry isn’t just about foul calls — it’s about Steph’s refusal to change. “He don’t say anything,” Green emphasized. “He may say something now and then… but he don’t talk to refs. And I think he actually gets penalized for that.”
It’s a fascinating paradox. The NBA’s most composed superstar might need to get a little less chill if he wants fair treatment. The system rewards chaos. And if Steph keeps taking the high road, the Warriors might keep hitting these frustrating roadblocks — especially with the playoffs right around the corner.
Steph Curry won’t suddenly turn into Draymond 2.0 and start yelling at every ref in sight. That’s not who he is. But if Green and Butler are both ringing the alarm, maybe it’s time for the NBA to take a closer look at what’s happening off the ball — and off the record.
Because while Curry’s calm may be legendary, it shouldn’t come at the cost of getting clobbered in silence.
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