A look at Curry’s magisterial season
Lebron James and Kevin Durant have dominated the NBA scene as kings of the court for many seasons, undeniably leading their respective teams to tremendous success. However, a new challenger approaches standing at six-foot-three, a shooting guard by the name of Steph Curry.
Haven’t heard of him? He’s a member of the Golden State Warriors, who currently hold the best record in the entire NBA (as of March 10). Curry is one of the most electrifying players in basketball right now. Everybody is talking about him, and everybody wants him on their team. His rise to superstardom has been meteoric; playing in only his sixth season, Curry has already established himself as a dominant force to be reckoned with.
Everything from shooting the lights out in the three-point contest during All-Star Weekend to showcasing his ridiculous dribbling skills in regular-season games, Steph Curry is a classic two-way point guard. Watching the Golden State Warriors play is definitely a treat. They are the most fluid team in the NBA – with core players like Klay Thompson, Andrew Bogut, and Draymond Green, names that boast a poised assumption to finish highly in the playoffs.
But you know what the best part of Curry’s rise to superstardom and his magical season is? It’s that he knows it. He is confident in his ability, yet remains humble and continues to work hard during every game, leading his team to win after win. This past week against the Los Angeles Clippers, Curry took a deep three-pointer late in the third quarter, and, before the ball went in, he turned and started walking away. How long as it been since we’ve seen a player with this much swagger and confidence? The closest example I could think of is Gilbert Arenas in the ’06-’07 season.
…Curry has already established himself as a dominant force to be reckoned with.
It’s refreshing to see a player like Steph Curry become an NBA sensation. His popularity in the league has skyrocketed over the past few seasons, cementing him as one of the top caliber players in the league. Averaging 23.8 points-per-game with a 48.5 field goal percentage, (as of March 10) Curry is a strong contender for this season’s MVP award.
With everything from having his own line of sneakers, to being referenced in a Drake song, Steph Curry is at his prime – and he’s only moving upwards. Players like Curry are hard to come by – he is exhilarating, captivating, and his love for the game of basketball is contagious to all those who watch him. The outcome of the playoffs has yet to be determined, but with the tremendous success of the Golden State Warriors this regular season, it is more obvious than ever that Steph Curry is untouchable.