NBA Trade: 11 shocking NBA trades that almost happened

4. Stephen Curry - Phoenix Suns

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The Golden State Warriors drafted Stephen Curry with the eight pick in the 2009 Draft. The Warriors at the time were still rebuilding and didn't have nearly enough pieces to contend for a title.

The Phoenix Suns though had a really strong lineup with the likes of Steve Nash, Amar'e Stoudemire and Shawn Marion. With Mike D'Antoni's run and gun offensive style of play, they were looking for a sharpshooter. They felt that Curry was the right man for the job and tried to partner him with Nash which would've made a formidable back-court.

Suns GM at the time Steve Kerr stated that a deal for Curry in exchange for Stoudamire was close. Golden State was responsive to the offer but requested more time to weigh their options.

Having given it a long thought the Warriors decided to stick with Curry due to Stoudamire's injury issues. It turned out to be the right choice since Stoudemire was injury prone for the rest of his career and the Suns never reached the NBA finals.

Curry eventually became the face of the Warriors by winning two MVP titles.

The Suns missed out Curry, but Steve Kerr didn't. He became the head coach of the Warriors and won two NBA titles with them and has a possibility of winning more.