Jayson Tatum’s Emotional Tribute: ‘Al Horford Is the Heart & Soul of the Celtics!’ – The Untold Story of Their Brotherhood”

Winning has always been in Al Horford’s DNA. From his time with the Florida Gators up to the Boston Celtics, the veteran surely knows how to be a leader. It’s not hard to see why young stars like Jayson Tatum see him as one of the best leaders in the NBA.

During the Celtics’ win over the Los Angeles Lakers, Horford was doing everything that it took for his squad to win. Whether it’s taking on switches against LeBron James or Luka Doncic to being an effective rebounder, the ex-Florida star could still do it all.

Tatum took notice of this and knew exactly that the veteran was the reason why they won, via Adam Taylor of Heavy Sports.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42)

© Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

“Al is one of a kind. He’s the anchor of our defense. The heart and soul of our team. Keeps us emotionally steady. The things that he’s able to provide in year 18 are remarkable. I don’t think that gets talked about enough. Being an intricate part of a championship team in year 18, and we wouldn’t be who we are without him,” he declared.

Despite his age, Horford played 37 minutes for the Celtics. He ended up recording 14 points alongside nine rebounds and four assists. On top of that, his defense made life a living hell for the Lakers. Tatum even furthered his point by pointing out how valuable the Florida alum was to them.

“So, what he brings on the defensive end, we feel comfortable with Al switching and guarding his yard, making it tough…I’m the biggest Al Horford fan there is. I love that guy,” the Celtics superstar concluded.

It’s obvious that Horford learned a lot from his time in Florida and that has carried over to how he treats his Celtics teammates. This year, his alma mater and current team might even have a chance to win it all.

Mick Jagger, 80, with a net worth of $500M, announced that he will leave his estate to his wife Melanie Hamrick, 37, and their 6-year-old child instead of his previous statement of leaving no estate to his 7 children

Rock legend Mick Jagger, known for his iconic music career and larger-than-life persona, has made headlines once again with a significant update to his estate plans. The 80-year-old Rolling Stones frontman, whose net worth is estimated at a staggering $500 million, recently announced his decision to leave his estate to his wife, Melanie Hamrick, and their 6-year-old child, deviating from his previous statement of leaving no inheritance to his seven children.

Jagger’s decision marks a significant departure from his previous stance on inheritance, reflecting a change of heart and a desire to prioritize the well-being of his youngest child and Hamrick, his partner of several years. Despite his initial intention to distribute his wealth among his children equally, Jagger’s newfound commitment to Hamrick and their child underscores the importance of family and legacy in his life.

The decision to leave his estate to Hamrick and their child carries profound implications for Jagger’s family dynamics and financial legacy. By prioritizing their welfare, Jagger is ensuring that his loved ones are provided for and empowered to thrive long after he is gone, cementing his legacy as a devoted partner and father.

While Jagger’s decision may come as a surprise to some, it reflects his evolving priorities and a desire to secure his family’s future. As one of the most influential figures in music history, Jagger has always marched to the beаt of his own drum, and his estate plans are no exception.

As news of Jagger’s estate update spreads, fans and observers are left to contemplate the implications of his decision and the enduring legacy he will leave behind. Regardless of the outcome, one thing is certain – Mick Jagger’s impact on the world of music and culture will be felt for generations to come, and his commitment to family will always be remembered as a defining aspect of his remarkable life.

Elon Musk Steps In to Help 96-Year-Old Woman Keep Her Home

In a heartwarming turn of events, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has once again captured global attention—not for his groundbreaking technological advancements, but for an extraordinary act of kindness. A 96-year-old woman, facing financial hardship, was on the brink of losing her beloved home when Musk intervened in a way that no one expected.

A Lifetime of Memories at Stake

The elderly woman had lived in her modest home for decades, cherishing the memories and experiences it held. However, rising living costs and financial difficulties forced her into a painful decision—selling her home to real estate brokers at a price far below its actual value. With no viable alternatives, she was preparing to leave behind the place she had called home for most of her life.

Elon Musk’s Unexpected Intervention

News of her plight reached Elon Musk, who decided to take immediate action. Known for his philanthropic endeavors, Musk personally stepped in and purchased the house. But he didn’t stop there. Instead of taking ownership, he gifted the home back to the elderly woman, ensuring that she could continue living there without financial worry.

A Bigger Mission: Helping Seniors in Need

Moved by her story, Musk went beyond simply helping one individual—he launched a program aimed at providing financial aid to elderly homeowners struggling to keep their residences. This initiative focuses on assisting seniors who face economic hardships, ensuring they are not forced to sell their homes unfairly.

A Symbol of Hope

Musk’s gesture has sparked widespread admiration and serves as a reminder that acts of generosity can transform lives. His initiative now stands as a beacon of hope for elderly individuals who fear losing their homes, demonstrating that kindness and humanity still thrive even in the fast-paced world of billionaires and businesses.

As this story circulates, many are hopeful that more influential figures will follow Musk’s example, extending their resources to support those in need. For one 96-year-old woman, Musk’s intervention was nothing short of a miracle, allowing her to continue living in the home that holds a lifetime of cherished memories.

Taylor Swift’s JET-BLACK HAIR has fans freaking out—‘What happened to the BLONDE?’ Some are obsessed, others say SHE’S ‘TOO CHUBBY’ now. And the rumor everyone’s dying to confirm: Is she PREGNANT? FIND OUT HERE

Taylor Swift has once again set the internet ablaze, but this time it’s not a new album or cryptic Easter egg that’s got fans talking—it’s her dramatic new appearance. Spotted strolling down a busy city street yesterday, the pop icon debuted a head-to-toe transformation that’s left Swifties divided, confused, and speculating wildly.

Gone are the signature blonde locks that have defined her look for years, replaced by a striking jet-black mane that’s got everyone asking: Why the drastic change? Clad in a casual oversized sweater and jeans, Taylor’s fuller figure also caught fans’ attention, with many pointing out that she’s looking noticeably chubbier than usual. Naturally, the rumor mill is in overdrive, with one question dominating the conversation: Is Taylor Swift pregnant?

Social media erupted as soon as the first paparazzi shots hit the web. “Taylor with black hair? I need a minute to process this,” tweeted

@Swiftie4Life

, echoing the shock of thousands. Others were less kind, with
@TayTayUpdatesposting, “She looks fat, what’s going on? This isn’t the Taylor we know!” Meanwhile, the pregnancy rumors took off like wildfire, fueled by comments like

@LoverEra13

’s: “Chubby + new vibe = baby bump? Spill the tea, Tay!”

The sighting comes after months of relative quiet from the “Anti-Hero” singer, who’s been keeping a low profile since wrapping her record-breaking Eras Tour late last year. Fans have been eagerly awaiting news of her next move—new music, a re-recording, or even a dive into acting—but no one saw this coming. The black hair, in particular, has sparked endless debate. Some call it a bold reinvention, while others wonder if it’s a hint at a darker, edgier era to come. “Is this Folklore Taylor meets Reputation Taylor?” mused one fan on X. “Or is she just over blonde?”

As for the weight gain chatter, reactions range from supportive to downright harsh. “Taylor looks healthy and happy, leave her alone,” wrote

@SwiftieDefender

, while

@TSFanatic

countered, “She’s unrecognizable. Too chubby for the stage now?” The polarized takes have only fueled the speculation about a possible pregnancy, though no official word has come from Taylor’s camp to confirm or deny the rumors.

This isn’t the first time Swift has faced scrutiny over her appearance, but it’s rare to see her step out in such a public way without controlling the narrative first. Known for her meticulous image management, Taylor’s casual street walk—surrounded by unsuspecting passersby—feels almost defiant, as if she’s daring the world to react. And react it has.

Her team has yet to release a statement addressing the hair color switch, the weight comments, or the baby buzz, leaving fans to fill the void with theories. Some point to her past lyrics for clues—“Maybe ‘I Did Something Bad’ was about dyeing her hair black!” joked one X user—while others are convinced this is the prelude to a major announcement. Could it be a new single? A visual album? Or is Taylor simply living her life, unbothered by the noise?

For now, the mystery remains unsolved. One thing’s for sure: Taylor Swift knows how to keep us talking. Whether she’s pregnant, prepping a new era, or just vibing with a fresh look, the world will be watching her every step—black hair, chubby cheeks, and all.

What do you think of Taylor’s transformation? Sound off in the comments below!

Shocking: ‘Devastated’ Elon Musk reacts after the billionaire lost $29,000,000,000 in one day

He’s still the world’s richest man by a fair margin

Elon Musk looked emotional after being asked about his other businesses in a recent interview with Fox Business following the biggest drop in Tesla stock since 2020.

He might be the richest man in the world, but if Elon Musk keeps losing money at the rate he is, it might not be that way for much longer. Although Forbes’ live billionaire list puts Musk at over $100 billion richer than Jeff Bezos in second place, his net worth has tumbled ever since President Donald Trump stepped into the White House.

While Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris saw the world’s richest get richer, it seems it was only a temporary boost for Mr. Musk.

By embedding himself in the White House and taking a new role as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency, Musk has become more divisive than ever. Crashing Tesla stocks have led to Musk being $116 billion poorer than his peak wealth, with concerns about what happens next.

Musk had $29 billion wiped off his net worth in a single day (Bloomberg / Contributor / Getty)

Speaking to Fox Business in the aftermath of losing $18 billion in a single day, a visibly deflated Musk got candid about his current financial situation.

When asked about how he’s running his other business, Musk is lost for words and says: “With great difficulty.”

Fox’s Larry Kudlow asks whether there’s any turning back now, with Musk adding: “I’m just here trying to make the government more efficient, eliminate waste and fraud. So far, we’re making good progress.”

The mention of his other business ventures losing more money than usual has clearly struck a chord with Musk, but for now, there’s no sign of him stepping back from the DOGE.

According to Business Insider, the financials could be even worse. The site points to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index and claims Musk’s net worth dipped to $301 billion on Monday evening (March 10). Considering he was worth $330 billion on March 9, it’s a jaw-dropping $29 billion in a single day – marking a 6.7% total drop.

It was apparently triggered by Tesla’s stock dropping by 15% on March 10, giving it the biggest single-day drop since September 2020.

Looking at the bigger picture, Tesla stock is down 55% from its December 2024 peak, while Musk’s net worth is down by $132 billion (30%) in 2025.

We’ve seen Tesla cars and facilities attacked by angry people, while some Tesla owners have even taken to defacing their own vehicles.

There wasn’t much sympathy for Musk’s latest loss, with one person responding to the clip of him, writing: “‘All his businesses?’ Nah! He’s just throwing one business—that’s publicly traded—under the bus! The rest of his businesses remain insulated and are still flourishing—being granted billions of dollars in government contracts.”

Another joked: “He did Nazi that coming.”

Someone else concluded: “A rare moment of reality as he begins to suspect that most people actually hate him. It won’t last though, it never does. The delusions will be back in full swing soon enough.”

For now, Musk is continuing his endeavours to trim the fat from federal spending as the POTUS’ very own ‘First Buddy’.

Young girl leaves judges speechless with “I Will Always Love You”

Four decades after Dolly Parton denied Elvis Presley the rights to “I Will Always Love You,” a 13-year-old Austrian girl took the ballad and made it all hers.

The “forbidden” song – introduced by Whitney Houston to a new generation in 1992 – was flawlessly performed by Laura Kamhuber on The Voice Kids, blind auditions.

And she left the judges temporarily speechless. Keep reading to learn more about the young girl’s audition that has 226 million views on YouTube!In 1974, Elvis Presley made a play for Dolly Parton’s hit song “I Will Always Love You,” that she released the same year.
If Parton agreed to the terms, it meant she’d have to give up half the publishing royalties to the country song that she wrote when ending her professional relationship with long-time partner Porter Wagoner.And though Presley was her hero, she couldn’t bring herself to sign.

“Something in my heart says, ‘Don’t do that.’ And I just didn’t do it,” she said in an interview with CMT. “But I always wondered what it would sound like. I know he’d kill it…He would have killed it. But anyway, so he didn’t. Then when Whitney [Houston’s version] came out, I made enough money to buy Graceland.”

Topping the charts in 1992

In 1992, Whitney Houston recorded a pop ballad of the same song for the film The Bodyguard, where she starred opposite Kevin Costner. The song was a global success and with over 20 million copies sold, the ballad became the best-selling single of all time by a female soloist.

To this date, Celine Dion is the only other woman to hold a spot in the top 10, with 18 million sold for “My Heart Will Go On.”

And in 2012, when pop diva died, the “Jolene” singer joined the chorus of grieving stars, saying in a statement, “I will always be grateful and in awe of the wonderful performance she did on my song and I can truly say from the bottom of my heart, ‘Whitney, I will always love you. You will be missed.’”

‘Forbidden song’

The next year, 13-year-old Laura Kamhuber stepped on the stage for a blind audition of The Voice Kids, and after flawlessly belting out “I Will Always Love You,” she left the judges gobsmacked.

The young Austrian, competing on the German edition of the popular singing competition, earned the praise of all three judges, who turned their chairs for the opportunity to coach the middle schooler.

After her spine-tingling performance, German pop star Tim Bendzko told Kamhuber that she had just sang “the forbidden song.” Referring to Houston’s range of vocals that are hard to match, he joked: “you’re not actually allowed to sing this song because it’s unsingable.”

Bendzko adds, “You just sang it sensationally. It was incredible.”

Though Kamhuber, now 24, was later eliminated in the show’s knockout battles, her iconic audition has 226 million views and is the most watched YouTube video by an Austrian artist.

Since, the woman, who goes by the stage name Laura Lun, released three albums, her latest in 2017 that features pop, country and ballads.

“Jimmy Kimmel Announces End of His Show, Declares: ‘I’m Moving to Canada and Will Never Return to the U.S. – I Hate Elon Forever’

He is “booking a one-way ticket to Canada,” too, allegedly.

Image courtesy of Facebook

Claim:

Jimmy Kimmel announced the final episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” would occur on Jan. 20, 2025 as a result of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s victory.

Rating:

Following the 2024 election of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to a second term, claims emerged on social media that late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, a longtime Trump critic, would be canceling his show, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, and moving to Canada on Inauguration Day:

The claim originated from a Nov. 10, 2024, article on the website SpaceX Mania, which read:

In a post-election bombshell, Jimmy Kimmel has announced that Jimmy Kimmel Live! will air its final episode on January 20th, citing disillusionment with the United States after Donald Trump’s re-election and a “red wave” across the country. The late-night host, known for his biting political satire and monologues, is hanging up his microphone—and booking a one-way ticket to Canada.

This claim was not true. SpaceX Mania explicitly describes most of its output as satirical, including this story about Jimmy Kimmel. Online memes connected to the publication also explicitly state, in the image shared on social media, that the claim is fictional. Snopes has covered numerous claims originating from SpaceX Mania.

In September 2022, Kimmel extended his contract with ABC by three years. While he has strongly implied, since well before Trump’s victory, that this contract renewal would be >his last, it still obligates him to produce a 23rd season of the show, which would premiere in January 2025.

Because the claim originated from a satire website explicitly labeled as such, it is rated as labeled satire.

For background, here is why we alert readers to rumors created by sources that call their output humorous or satirical.

BREAKING: Who’s the Mystery Woman? Taylor Swift Boyfriend Travis Kelce Seen Driving Around with an Mysterious Blonde Shortly After Rubbing Shoulders with Kim Kardashian at a Private NY Party as a Witness Says, ‘They Left in a Hurry Together’

Travis Kelce’s Late-Night Drive with Mystery Blonde Sparks Buzz After Kim Kardashian’s Exclusive NY Event

New York, NY – March 08, 2025

NFL superstar Travis Kelce has once again set tongues wagging, this time after being spotted cruising through the streets of New York City with a mysterious blonde in his car—just hours after attending a high-profile private event alongside none other than Kim Kardashian. The sighting has ignited a firestorm of speculation about the Kansas City Chiefs tight end’s personal life, leaving fans and gossip hounds alike desperate for answers: Who is this woman, and what’s the story behind their late-night rendezvous?

The buzz began earlier in the evening when Kelce, 35, arrived at an ultra-exclusive event in Manhattan, hosted at a chic downtown venue known for its A-list clientele. Sources confirm that Kim Kardashian, 44, was among the star-studded attendees, dazzling in a custom SKIMS ensemble that had photographers scrambling. Kelce, dressed in a sharp black suit with his signature swagger, reportedly mingled with the elite crowd, sipping cocktails and chatting up fellow guests. “He was in great spirits,” an insider dished to us. “Kim didn’t seem to notice him slip out early, though—she was busy holding court with her own crew.”

But the real drama unfolded after the party lights dimmed. Paparazzi caught Kelce exiting the venue around 1 a.m., climbing into his sleek black SUV. Moments later, a stunning blonde—whose identity remains a mystery—slid into the passenger seat beside him. The pair sped off into the night, leaving onlookers stunned. “They left in a hurry together,” one witness told us, adding fuel to the growing intrigue. “It definitely looked like they didn’t want to be seen.”

Photos circulating online show the unidentified woman shielding her face from cameras, her long blonde locks cascading over a stylish leather jacket. Kelce, meanwhile, kept his cool behind the wheel, flashing a subtle grin that only deepened the mystery. Was this a planned escape, or a spontaneous post-party adventure? Fans are already flooding social media with theories, with some wondering if the blonde could be a new romantic interest for the famously single football star.

“Travis has always been private about his dating life, but this is next-level secretive,” a source close to Kelce revealed. “He’s keeping it low-key for now, but everyone’s dying to know who she is.” The sighting comes amid ongoing speculation about Kelce’s love life, especially after his high-profile romance with pop icon Taylor Swift fizzled out last year. Could this mystery blonde be the next chapter in his story—or just a friend along for the ride?

Adding another layer to the night’s intrigue is Kim Kardashian’s presence at the event. While there’s no evidence the reality mogul and Kelce crossed paths beyond polite small talk, her name alone is enough to amplify the headlines. “Kim’s events are always a magnet for drama,” one attendee noted. “Travis leaving with someone new just makes it juicier.”

As of now, Kelce’s team has stayed mum on the sighting, and the blonde’s identity remains under wraps. Was she a fellow guest at the event, or someone waiting in the wings for a late-night meet-up? X posts from eagle-eyed fans have already begun dissecting every detail, with one user joking, “Travis Kelce pulling a Houdini with a blonde—Kim K’s party was just the warm-up!”

For now, the NFL heartthrob seems content to let the rumor mill churn. Whether this was a fleeting moment or the start of something more, one thing’s clear: Travis Kelce knows how to keep us guessing. Stay tuned—this story’s far from over

Kiss frontman Gene Simmons is charging $12K to be his ‘personal assistant’ for one day

You can “Rock and Roll All Nite” with Gene Simmons — but it’ll cost you.

The Kiss frontman, 75, is giving fans the opportunity to be his personal assistant and band roadie for over $12K.

Hawking the job as “the ultimate Gene Simmons experience” on his website, the rocker promises you’ll “be on the GS Band Team Crew for the entire day” and be on the inside of his daily schedule while he’s out on the road for his solo tour with his Gene Simmons Band this spring.

Gene Simmons of Kiss. AFP/Getty Images

Not only will the lucky fan do manual labor — like helping set up for the band’s show — but they will sit in on sound check, arrive at the venue with the band, and hang out backstage.

Simmons also promises that the hefty price of $12,495 will be enough for the big spender to have a meal with the rocker either at the hotel or backstage at the show, be brought up on the stage during the concert, and be introduced to the crowd.

The “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” musician won’t let you leave the venue empty-handed, either.

According to the listing, the high roller will go home with a set list signed by Simmons and a signed rehearsal-used bass.

He also claims that the lucky assistant can take photos during the day of their “entire experience.” When it comes to outside items, Simmons will only allow them to bring an additional four things for him to sign — and it can’t be any instruments or parts.

Simmons performs at Donnington Park in 2015. Redferns via Getty Images

Simmons’ personal assistant listing. Gene Simmons

Simmons at the 76th Cannes film festival. GC Images

However, the ultimate fan will be allowed to bring another person as their plus one for the day.

This isn’t a one-time offer, though.

Simmons will allow one assistant experience per venue when his band heads on tour from April 3 to Aug. 3 — and with over 20 shows, that’s a whole lot of dough.

The assistant job isn’t the only interesting experience available.

Simmons backstage in 1977. Getty Images

Simmons, Eric Singer, Paul Stanley and Tommy Thayer of Kiss. Getty Images for SiriusXM

For $6,500, fans can get a signed bass (while supplies last) and meet Simmons backstage at one of his shows.

This is the latest gimmick for the rocker, whose Kiss band has been slammed for its somewhat crass marketing tactics over the years.
In 2001, Simmons and bandmates Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss offered Kiss-themed caskets for $3,900, which featured their faces on them.The rockers also gave their stamp of approval on Kiss Kondoms, inflatable tongues and Kiss toilet paper.

The band finished the “End of the Road’ world tour at Madison Square Garden in December 2023, with Simmons making it clear it was “the end of the road for the band, not the brand.”

“Kiss is a universe of its own – movies, merchandise, maybe even Broadway. The band will end, but the Kiss experience … it’s immortal,” he told 519 Magazine at the time. “It’s the end of touring … We are the hardest-working band on-stage. I’ve got 40 pounds of armor and all the rest of it and 7-inch platform heels. Each of the dragon boots weighs as much as a bowling ball. Physically, it’s tough to do that.”

Steph Curry has been awakened, and that’s scary news for the rest of the NBA

Feb. 27, 2013: Steph Curry declared himself arrived. The NBA’s newest superstar. Scoring 54 in Madison Square Garden was a launch party. He and his Golden State Warriors would go on to upset Denver and press San Antonio in his postseason debut.

Feb. 27, 2016: Steph Curry declared himself a transcendent figure with a defining moment in Oklahoma City. He illustrated how he was changing and has changed basketball with a 37-foot game-winner that he pulled as if it were an elbow jumper, morphing the geometry of defense. One of the great awe moments of this era. He’d go on to be the first unanimous MVP and come so close to punctuating a 73-win season with another title.

Feb. 27, 2025: Steph Curry declared his return. His hiatus from championship relevance is over. His 56 points in Orlando on Thursday night was like a trumpet announcing his appearance on the postseason scene.Curry is back. In the mix. In the equation that will decide supremacy.

For most of the last two seasons, he was alone enough to look feeble. A 6-foot-3 marksman fighting against a league bent on his suffocation. But flanked by Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green, Curry is back. He believes it. He feels it.

And when such is true, the rest of the league feels it. Nothing feels unprecedented about what could happen next. It’s a classic horror flick. It just screened in Paris last summer.

How terrifying it must be, especially for this next era up for grabs, to see this version of Curry stalking in the rearview. The Baby-Faced Assassin is no longer boyish in appearance. His eyes have lost their naivete. His full beard has grizzled his smile. The assassin’s still in there, though. Two weeks from 37 years old, Curry is more refined in his craft and still zealous about torturing defenses.

This Curry is a nightmare. Rested. Hungry. Nothing to lose. Flanked by worthy co-stars. Embedded with a team endowed with fresh belief. These must be scary times for the rest of the league.

Though Green’s championship prediction sounds less crazy by the day, it’s still a reach to call the Warriors a championship contender. They are 7-1 since acquiring Butler. They’ve almost completely climbed out of the Play-In Well. But capacity is their issue more than endurance. Can they summon and maintain elite basketball long enough at their ages? A title requires a four-month run from the trade deadline to the NBA Finals. It’s a daunting challenge tough to answer until the Jonathan Kuminga piece is added to their puzzle.

But in one series? In a big game? Curry is a terror. A soul-snatcher. Cold-blooded enough to end hopes. Charming enough to steal fans.

It’s a spectacular result for the NBA, a revitalized Curry. Not just because the show is still spectacular. No singular figure in the league seduces a road crowd, leases an opposing arena, like Curry. Commissioner Adam Silver had no idea his prayers would be answered by a trade for Butler.

But more important for the show is the level of quality. Think about it this way. To win a championship, it’s looking like a team will have to beat LeBron James and Luka Dončić, or scale Mt. Nikola Jokić. Or deal with Curry, Butler and Green. The Larry O’Brien Trophy has massive thorns.

A worthy champion will be produced. It seemed certain it would not be Curry. No one can be so sure now.

His magic display Thursday night was but proof he could still incinerate. Paolo Banchero was spectacular with 41 points for Orlando and it’s like it never happened. Because Curry is pyro-spectacular.

Stephen Curry celebrates in the fourth quarter Thursday against the Magic. His 56 points were his fourth-highest total ever in an NBA game. (Nathan Ray Seebeck / Imagn Images)

He won’t do this every night. The presumption, though, is he no longer needs to since they have Butler. But the threat to do so is real.

Curry’s tradition has been to turn up after the All-Star break. For his career on 3-pointers, he shoots 41.6 percent before the break and 44 percent after. This season, he has a reason to turn up.

With Butler and eventually Kuminga to take advantage of the imminent threat of Curry, the Warriors’ entire outlook has changed.

Butler didn’t have a good night in Orlando. Yet somehow, the Magic, a top defense in the league, couldn’t prevent clean looks by Curry. Orlando was without Jalen Suggs, a good on-ball defender. But they seemed especially incapable of denying Curry space.

In their scramble to try, they also got burned by rookie big man Quinten Post.

Curry made 12 from deep, and the only reason he didn’t break the NBA record for 3s in a game — 14, a mark set by former Warriors teammate Klay Thompson — is he only played 34 minutes. Older assassins require naps.

The dilemma the Warriors present in a playoff series was on display. Curry, Butler and Green in a playoff setting is enough to haunt the assistant coaches who must strategize against them. Other teams are better equipped to match up with the Warriors. Or at least have their own strengths with which to counter.

But as always, Step 1 to defeating Golden State is having a viable plan to contain Curry. And 56 points proves you’d still better do so.

He is seasoned and getting refreshed. His energy is tangible. His shots look purer. This is a developing problem for all the teams who jumped ahead and thought they’d no longer have to deal with Curry’s Warriors.

Steph Curry’s five highest-scoring games

Think Curry is at all bothered by facing Memphis or Houston? Who’d feel the most pressure in a series between top-seed Oklahoma City and Golden State?

The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets are the worst matchups for the Warriors. But would either want their title chances going through Curry?

If it does, so be it. The best players aren’t scared in the most literal sense. Not of Curry. Not of anybody.

But these are scary times. The West is now even more intimidating. The Warriors are approaching the Clippers for the No. 6 seed. The No. 5 seed, currently occupied by Houston, is not crazy for Golden State to eye. The Warriors are five games back. That means the No. 4 seed — currently held by the Lakers, also five games ahead — and home court in the first round, is not laughable either.

The Warriors have one of the easier schedules remaining. They will basically add a dynamic player in Kuminga when he returns from a two-month-plus ankle injury. And Butler is still getting acclimated. So this current uptrend can continue.

But most importantly, as confirmed in Orlando, a monster has been awakened. One that has a history of using Feb. 27 as the launch for something special. Uh oh.

(Top photo of Steph Curry after Thursday’s win: Fernando Medina / NBAE via Getty Images)