When you talk about the team that defined the NBA over the past decade, the Golden State Warriors are top of mind. While Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Steve Kerr, and Kevin Durant played pivotal roles in securing four championships, the heart of the operation has been Steph Curry.
Few players in NBA history have reshaped the game itself, and Steph Curry is undeniably in that elite group. His influence on the three-point revolution is profound, changing not just how the game is played, but how it's approached strategically.
Carmelo Anthony, during an interview at the All-Star Weekend, captured this sentiment perfectly. “Steph changed the game,” he said. “His shot-making and ability to extend the three-point line to near halfcourt forces teams to rethink defense.”
Steph's legacy as the greatest shooter ever is cemented. Leading the league in all-time three-pointers and boasting the highest free-throw percentage, he's still a powerhouse at 37, averaging 27.2 points per game. Despite Jimmy Butler's season-ending injury, Curry keeps the Warriors competitive.
Currently sidelined with “runner’s knee,” Steph has missed five games and will sit out against the Celtics post-All-Star Break. The Warriors are holding onto the eighth spot in the West with a 29-26 record. Carmelo believes that a healthy Steph could be the key to a strong postseason run.
“They’re gonna compete and fight until the wheels fall off,” Melo noted. “With Steph, Draymond, and the rest of the crew, they’re always in the mix. As long as Steph is Steph, they’re competitive.”
The Warriors made a significant move at the trade deadline, sending Jonathan Kuminga away and bringing in Kristaps Porzingis. Porzingis is questionable for tonight’s game but is expected to debut soon. If he and Steph can stay healthy, the Warriors might just have the firepower to back up Carmelo’s confidence.