Stephen Curry is one of the most influential players of all time, and what he has brought to basketball is undeniable. But not everyone is a fan of the evolution engendered by the Chef. One of his relatives even gave him a big criticism.
Stephen Curry is one of the few players who can truthfully claim to have changed the game in the NBA. LeBron James made versatility necessary for superstars, Michael Jordan made scoring dominance popular in the 90’s and 2000’s, and even before them Kareem Abdul-Jabbar made interiors into offensive machines.
But the Chief, and this is where he sets himself apart from the other names on the roster, has changed so much more than a position, he has changed the way the league as a whole plays. Today, a player who cannot shoot at 3 points is quickly seen as a burden in attack, which was not necessarily the case even at the beginning of the 2010s ′. And what about the frequency of these long shots?
Stephen Curry responsible for a disorder among young people?
Obviously across the Atlantic, the phenomenon is not remarkable at the highest level. From college or even before, young budding players are not inspired by the leader of the Warriors, they copy his game down to the smallest detail. In any case, this is what Steve Kerr said recently, and he did not hesitate to throw stones at his superstar …
I went to see a youth game, and on at least 7 straight possessions these 10-year-olds threw 3-pointers. I was quick to tell Steph it was all his fault. You just have to see all the young people playing, whether they’re 12, 21, or 19 and coming to the NBA for the first time, they all want to put shots behind the arc…
He changed the game forever I think. But beyond that, in his attitude, the way he behaves on a daily basis, the way he lets himself be coached without saying anything in return, can also make an impression and set an example for the youngest. He is the face of the Warriors and I am extremely happy to have him under my command.
At one time everyone wanted to be Michael Jordan, today everyone wants to be Stephen Curry. The difference is that sticking out the tongue on each shot is much less disabling for the collective than stringing bombs from the parking lot. It is the role of the coaches to frame these fanatics of the Chef and to teach them that only an immense talent can afford to artill the fate.
Stephen Curry changed the game in the NBA, but not that. From an early age, new American basketball players start swearing by the 3 points, which must drive more than one coach crazy. This development should be visible in the next few years in the big league.
