Or he'll make kids actually want to hone their skills and not rely on athleticism. Not that Jordan/Lebron aren't incredibly skilled, but Curry represents all the average size and quickness kids that want to play ball. I really dislike Curry (and he's nowhere near the league of Lebron or Jordan), but you have to respect the work he put in to become such a great shooter and ball handler. And I would expect kids to want to work on that too to be like him.
They weighed just a little more. Not exactly slight. Anyways other examples: Bird and Magic Barry Bonds JJ Watt Yep, we only identify with slight people.
but you wouldn't describe Ruth or Ali as slight? if that's the case, curry barely makes it over the anorexia line
Not MJ level but Curry is starting a new era of fancy handles and crazy 3pt shots. He is making 3 point shots exciting.
It's not that he's slight - it's that he's soccer mom level non threatening. He's the suburban kid other suburban kids want to be. Most guys in the Pros have had far rougher backgrounds than Curry had. What's making him popular is first that he is good but next that he is appealing to the suburban white kids who maybe didn't necessarily watch basketball before.
I bet the other gender would still prefer it to be taken to the hole but yeah if you are a fish under water, you probably start enjoying shooting
Do Steph Curry's abilities propel him to the level that he has worldwide appeal and charisma as an athlete? My guess is no -- not particularly -- except perhaps "in the moment" as the most prominent player on the team that won the NBA championship. He wasn't even an overwhelming standout in this year's race for league MVP. I respect Curry's abilities as a shooter (an incredible shooter, worthy of praise and admiration), and being very well skilled in other aspects of his game, but as to his standing out anywhere near the way Jordan did in his day...it's not even close, in my opinion. Are Curry's skills and abilities changing basketball culture? I don't think that can be answered this soon. It would take a few years time and hindsight to answer that question. If Curry can sustain what he did this year for several years running, and evidence starts to surface that his game is being emulated and ingrained within basketball culture both in the U.S. and internationally, there would be more justification for legitimate debate -- but not at this point in time.
Is Steph Curry as big as MJ was in his day? Hell no. MJ was a cultural phenomenon, the very definition of "cool". Steph is not even the most popular basketball player at the moment (Lebron still holds that title).
uh....what? Curry is pretty freaking fast, and pretty damned ahtletic. Like if we gave you a 3 day head start, you couldn't even hope to contest a single shot of his in a zillion years. Ask anybody who has to guard him and they'd tell you the same. Actually if you go back to the predraft measurements, he posted similar speed/agility numbers to Chris Paul But remember kids, work hard like curry, say your prayers, and have a 35.5 inch vertical and a lightning quick release and NBA MVPdom could be yours!
Thanks for the update from 2013, but Steph was the leading vote getter in the All Star game this year. James did hold a slight lead in jersey sales but mostly because he switched teams so newish fans had to go get a new Cavs jersey. I expect Curry to lead next year's list as well.
It also helps to be born to an NBA player and have access to the best coaches and training staff from a very young age. Curry works hard for sure - but he was also gifted with a lot of other advantages that most people don't have.
Steph leading the all star votes (ahead of LBJ and Durant) is all the info you need to see where this is going. ESPN is slurping Curry like no other. From a "marketing" perspective, Curry is a dream for them. An "aw-shucks" young man that is easy to sell. Durant looked to be on the way towards that after his MVP speech, but lost huge momentum with his injuries and team not getting in the playoffs.
i didn't know much about steph curry before this season. in fact, i thought he was just another middle of the pack point guard. he certainly didn't stand out during the dream team games last summer. that's why it was a bit surprising to me that he was almost exclusively featured during game breaks on the Intl League Pass broadcasts this past season. they had a promo of him making a simple corner 3 in slow-mo, and they played it over and over and over again. in retrospect, it all makes sense/cents now..
Nah, Durant tried to market himself more like Kobe. Curry is going for that nice guy family guy image and it works for him. Lebron is seen as arrogant and honestly many of the things he has said and done has not helped him.
