OT: Hats off to Steph Curry

[UConn82]

As we all know, he broke the all-time 3-pt. shots last night.

I don't watch the NBA at all. I find it so very boring. But, I have lots and lots of respect for Curry. Besides being the best shooter in the history of men's basketball, he is an excellent teammate. And he is a fine person, very soft spoken, unlike too many of today's athletes.

My favorite moment last night was the hug between him and his father, who played in the NBA.

Lots of respect to Curry. I hope he wins a few more rings. He deserves it.

 

[eebmg]

Definitely my favorite Men's BB player. How he built his game is remarkable. And he is always perpetual motion. On the other end of the Spectrum, the Knicks have buried Kemba Walker so deep, they probably could not find him on the bench if they wanted to.

 

[oldude]

There was a brief video/commercial right after Curry set the record. In it he was asked what he thinks about when he shoots the ball. I was expecting some kind of keen insight like, “I focus intensely on the front of the rim.”

Curry’s answer was Zen-like. When he shoots the ball he thinks about, “Absolutely nothing.” How’s that for not overthinking something?

 

[Amashutcha]

There was a brief video/commercial right after Curry set the record. In it he was asked what he thinks about when he shoots the ball. I was expecting some kind of keen insight like, “I focus intensely on the front of the rim.”

Curry’s answer was Zen-like. When he shoots the ball he thinks about, “Absolutely nothing.” How’s that for not overthinking something?

Steph should teach Azzi that.

 

[oldude]

Steph should teach Azzi that.

Maybe he tried. Didn’t she attend his camp?

 

[JellyBean]

I watched that game last night. Pretty cool accomplishment for one of the games greatest shooters. Congrats, Steph. Also loved the moment he shared with his parents. Pretty special.

 

[Aluminny69]

But, I have lots and lots of respect for Curry. Besides being the best shooter in the history of men's basketball,

You need to qualify this statement. The 3 point shot was not introduced until 1980, the same year Magic Johnson and Larry Bird entered the league. Before that, there were several long range shooters, Pete Maravich immediately comes to mind, but since there was no incentive for the low percentage shot, and there are no records, we don't know for sure who might have shot better. So, a more correct statement might be "best shooter in modern basketball."

 

[UConn82]

You need to qualify this statement. The 3 point shot was not introduced until 1980, the same year Magic Johnson and Larry Bird entered the league. Before that, there were several long range shooters, Pete Maravich immediately comes to mind, but since there was no incentive for the low percentage shot, and there are no records, we don't know for sure who might have shot better. So, a more correct statement might be "best shooter in modern basketball."

Your point is well taken. Thank you for clarifying.

 

[ClifSpliffy]

mr curry to hoops is like gopro is to cameras. sure he's just a cager, and gopro just takes pictures, but both changed the game they play in, forever.
singlehandedly.

 

[VAUConnFan]

You need to qualify this statement. The 3 point shot was not introduced until 1980, the same year Magic Johnson and Larry Bird entered the league. Before that, there were several long range shooters, Pete Maravich immediately comes to mind, but since there was no incentive for the low percentage shot, and there are no records, we don't know for sure who might have shot better. So, a more correct statement might be "best shooter in modern basketball."

You make a very good point, however Steph Curry is such a good shooter that he has changed the way the game is played; to the point where hoisting threes early in the clock is no longer considered a bad shot.

 

[MilfordHusky]

You make a very good point, however Steph Curry is such a good shooter that he has changed the way the game is played; to the point where hoisting threes early in the clock is no longer considered a bad shot.

Nor is a 30-footer a bad shot.

 

[JordyG]

Why did it have to be against the Knicks? So many players get their all time records against the Knicks. Sad.

 

[Vowelguy]

Who is wearing a hat? This is an indoor board.

 

[RegisteredUconn]

Who is wearing a hat? This is an indoor board.

You're worried about a hat? What about the guy in a panda suit?