Whether you admit it or not, Stephen Curry is an epoch-making player. His physical talent is not top-notch, and he cannot even reach the passing mark. In an NBA full of talents, who would have thought that such a player would be the only MVP in the history of the league? In the 11-12 season, the Warriors had to choose between Monta Ellis and Curry. Curry's shooting is more stable, and the speed of improvement is visible to the naked eye. However, he was injured that season and Ellis played an All-Star game. Obviously, looking down, Ellis is a more suitable choice. However, what the Warriors want is the future of the team. They traded Ellis for the Bucks, and Bogut to strengthen the interior, and built a new team entirely around Curry. The team believes that Curry's shooting will bring stable firepower output to the team, but they should not expect Curry to grow into the greatest three-point shooter in NBA history.
In the 12-13 season, the Warriors and Curry officially reached a four-year, $44 million contract extension. In their first season alone, Curry averaged 22.9 points per game. In the game against the Knicks, he also averaged 54 points per game and hit 11 and 3 points. He also broke the league's single-season record for three-pointers. The Warriors, the team with the lowest record in the past few years, also reached sixth place in the Western Conference and became a powerful force that cannot be ignored in the Western Conference. Moreover, Klay Thompson in the team has gradually grown into a top 3D player. Starting this year, this backcourt pairing has shot over 40% from three-point range at the end of each season. In the playoffs, Curry still maintained a stable three-point shooting. From a fishbowl to the second round of the Western Conference, the Warriors made the right choice.
In the 13-14 season, starting in the All-Stars and playing in the second team, Curry’s rate of improvement was not that great. It can be described as terrifying. In just his second year leading the team alone, he has reached such a high level, making fans full of expectations for this Warrior. The 14-15 season was a qualitative change for Curry and the Warriors. The Warriors ranked first in the league and won the NBA championship this season. Curry won the first MVP of his career and was selected for a period of time. Some people say this is the luckiest championship in NBA history. All of the Warriors' opponents have been plagued by injuries along the way. In the finals, the story of Knight 7 Jedi overshadowed the champion. Even in the FMVP voting, there is also a vote for LeBron James. When the FMVP was finally awarded to Iguodala, Curry was pushed to the forefront of public opinion. Like all superstars, when you are strong enough, you have to face the same problems. This is what Curry must experience.
The 15-16 season is Curry’s most legendary and regrettable season. In the regular season, the team led the team to 73 wins and 9 losses, breaking the Bulls' historical record of 72 wins in the regular season. Curry was voted the most valuable player of the regular season. It's a pity that the limelight of "Record Night" was stolen by Kobe's retirement battle; in the playoffs, he made it all the way to the finals with a huge 3:1 advantage. Unfortunately, James led the Cavaliers to three consecutive life-changing seasons, helping Cleveland win its first championship. Although Curry did not help the Warriors bring a perfect end to this near-perfect season, the team, or the players Curry played, had an epoch-making impact on the league.
From the beginning of this season, Curry's influence on the league has become more and more obvious. More and more players are giving up long-range shots and shooting more three-pointers, and the pace of the game is also accelerating. In today's league, it's not uncommon for big centers to make three-pointers with one hand. There are more and more high score games. Judging from previous performances, the closer to the basket, the easier it is to score. This has gradually made more teams in the league rely more and more on outside three-pointers, allowing small guards without super physical talents to gain a foothold in the league.
The Warriors have suffered numerous injuries this season, which made Curry play extremely hard at the beginning of the season. The hat of a system player was also placed on his head, and many people even believed that the Warriors should play poorly to prepare for next season. Faced with such a desperate situation, Curry, who let go of his swing, made great efforts in the second half of the season. His MVP performance stunned many fans. The 29th and 49th minutes refreshed fans' understanding of explosive scoring power. This Curry inspires kids who have always loved basketball. Even if they don't have great talent, they can still make it to the NBA and make a name for themselves. And he himself used this performance to prove to everyone that he is not a system player, he is a superstar and the strongest pitcher in NBA history.