Sydel Curry comes to Steph’s defense after Cavs writer makes claim

It all started shortly before 8pm PT on Tuesday night with the following tweet:

I remember when Dwight Howard changing teams was a big deal. Now, not so much.
— Tom Withers (@twithersAP) June 21, 2017

About two hours later, Dave McMenamin of ESPN responded:

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https://twitter.com/mcten/status/877391707981189120

You may notice that Steph Curry isn't listed among the eight players.

As "Warriors/NBA Twitter" took notice, so did Curry's sister Sydel:

💍💍🏆🏆 #Unanimous
Y'all goofy lol
— Sydel Curry-Lee (@SydelCurryLee) June 21, 2017

pic.twitter.com/QpTrNYQGhP
— Sydel Curry-Lee (@SydelCurryLee) June 21, 2017

On Wednesday morning, McMenamin tweeted:

These were smart retorts. I had it at 9 with him, cut it to 8, should probably be 9. Might be a few other guys, too. pic.twitter.com/MgvHXDP0fh
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) June 21, 2017

None of this would have happened if former Warriors assistant GM Travis Schlenk -- now the GM of the Hawks -- hadn't traded Dwight Howard to the Hornets earlier in the day.

Thanks, Travis...

https://twitter.com/mcten/status/877394258822664192

Without extraordinary teammates, he would not be a top 8 player I choose to build a franchise around. But he is incredible.
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) June 21, 2017

Drew Shiller is the co-host of Warriors Outsiders and a Web Producer at NBC Sports Bay Area. Follow him on Twitter @DrewShiller