I don’t think they are mid as much as the fact that they play in a very stacked western conference. Also, while Sabonis might be a good offensive player, he is terrible on defense, especially at the center position. If the Kings got a rim protecting center and move Sabonis to the 4, I think they move up more on the standings totem pole. Lastly, it’s the preseason, bro. Half the game is being played by guys that won’t be on the roster when the season begins. Just because they lose here doesn’t mean they are mid.
He isn’t “wrong,” but he is misleading with his statement. Curry’s contract at the time was based on the fact he had ankle injuries multiple years, and it seemed like he might not make it in terms of a long nba career. Also, Steph wasn’t the Curry yet that we know today. From today’s perspective, with hindsight being 20/20, that contract doesn’t look good and seems undervalued greatly, but back then, it wasn’t given the circumstances. Did it lead to the Warriors signing KD? Absolutely. Did it lead to a Dynasty once Steph erupted? Absolutely. But the Warrios didn’t severely underpaid Steph back then just to create a dynasty. They did it based on valid concerns that Steph might not make another few years in the NBA at the time.