"Team leader in steals": NBA fans mock Steph Curry's ex-teammate Ryan Rollins for reportedly being accused of shoplifting

By Michael Macasero

Modified Jan 12, 2024 04:38 GMT

Ryan Rollins, a former teammate of Steph Curry, is reportedly facing seven charges of theft in Virginia.

Ryan Rollins played with the Golden State Warriors last season along with superstar Steph Curry. He saw action in 12 games and averaged 1.9 points and 1.0 rebounds. Rollins played for the Washington Wizards this season but was waived after 10 games.

While Rollins hasn’t made a headline with his play on the court in the NBA, he is in the spotlight now for something else. The seldom-used point guard has reportedly been accused of shoplifting. It didn’t take long for people on social media to react to the news:

Steph Curry’s former teammate is reportedly facing seven theft charges. He was part of the trade that sent Chris Paul to the Golden State Warriors in the offseason. Rollins was recovering from a season-ending foot injury when the trade happened.

The news about Rollins is quite shocking. He has already earned $4.4 million in two years, an amount most will not earn in a lifetime of work. The former Toledo Rockets star might have earned more had he not been waived. His basketball career is also in jeopardy due to the reported allegations.

Ryan Rollins was Steph Curry's ex-teammate in Golden State

Ryan Rollins was the 44th overall pick by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2022 NBA Draft. He was later traded to the Golden State Warriors for the 51st pick, the draft rights to Tyrese Martin and cash. The Dubs signed him to a three-year $4.76 million rookie deal.

Rollins played the position that was dominated by Steph Curry, the Warriors’ franchise cornerstone and two-time MVP. He unsurprisingly had limited playing time considering the other perimeter players on Golden State’s roster.

The Warriors, during Ryan Rollins’ time there, had Jordan Poole, Lester Quinones, Donte DiVincenzo, Gary Payton II, Moses Moody and Ty Jerome. Minutes were hard to come by and he was in no position to complain.

Eventually, the Warriors made him a part of a trade package that sent Poole to Washington and Chris Paul to the Golden State. Rollins showed glimpses of his potential with the Wizards. Washington, however, waived him a few days ago.

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Michael Macasero brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his coverage of basketball at Sportskeeda with over 18 years of diverse work experience. This includes stints at Convergys, Interpace and RunRepeat.

Michael's background in English and Journalism has provided him with the analytical skills and precision necessary for creating content, and he is a lifelong fan of the Boston Celtics. His favorite players include legends like Larry Bird and Michael Jordan, modern stars like Tim Duncan, and Nikola Jokic, as well as emerging talent like Victor Wembanyama.

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