Dahntay Jones is in hot water over comments he made about two-time MVP Steph Curry. The former guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers has slammed the Warriors guard, saying he doesn't belong in the top 10 players in the NBA today. This is even after Curry has posted outrageous stat numbers and broken great NBA records over the past three seasons.
Jones, who last played for the Cavaliers but has yet to sign with any team for the upcoming NBA season, was on the Barstool Sports podcast over the weekend. While there, the former Duke standout revealed his top 10 players in the NBA.
Interestingly, he did not include Steph, saying he only made it "outside" his top list, around "11, 12."
"People get mad at me because I don't declare him a top 10 player in the NBA, which is fine," Jones said during the podcast. "I've got him on the outside, like 11, 12."
Jones' comments about the Golden State Warriors stand out have been booed by NBA and GSW fans alike, saying the player is just bitter about losing to the Warriors twice in the last three NBA Finals. Many also noted how Jones has been playing dirty in the NBA, so his comments don't mean much. To feed fans whet appetites, we look back at the most controversial moments of Dahntay Jones NBA career for the past 13 years.
Dahntay Jones vs Steph Curry and Warriors
Having been part of the Cavaliers roster for the last two seasons, Jones has been witness to the Cavaliers vs Warriors rivalry. While most games, the shooting guard will watch from the bench, the times he would play on the court were rough and at times dirty, to say the least.
1. Dahntay Jones throws Steph Curry to the ground
During the 2016 NBA Finals Game 2, with the Warriors leading by 19 points, Jones can be seen throwing Steph Curry to the ground as they battle for the rebound.
Jones gets away with it, no fouls called.
2. Gets a Technical in the Bench
In Game 4 of the 2016 NBA Finals, Dahntay Jones gets a Technical Foul from the bench as he trash talked Kevin Durant. The Warriors went on to win Game 4 and the NBA Championship.
3. Jones low-key hits Draymond Green
After a win against the Cavaliers, Draymond Green talks with reporters and Jones can be seen slamming his body on the Warrior forward.
Green was obviously pissed but kept his cool.
Technical Fouls against Raptors, Kobe Bryant and Others
1. Jones gets ejected with 18 secs left in the game
During Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Jones goes for a dunk and looks to stare and trash talk Jakob Poeltl. He gets two T's and is ejected.
2. Trips Kobe Bryant on purpose twice
In two separate instances, Dahntay Jones can be seen purposely tripping Kobe Bryant. The Black Mamba was seen limping off the court in one of the instances.
