Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry is entering his 16th season in the NBA. Having made his first All-Star team in his fifth year, Curry emerged a little later in his career than other NBA greats, but he has become one of the most accomplished players in NBA history.
With 10 All-Star and All-NBA selections, four NBA championships, two MVP awards and a Finals MVP award, Curry added an Olympic gold medal to his list of accomplishments this summer with Team USA.
What makes Curry so difficult to defend is his constant movement on offense. Always on the move, Curry is deadly with or without the ball.
Steph in perpetual motion pic.twitter.com/ciQYELdPBf
— Joe Viray (@JoeVirayNBA) March 21, 2024
Speaking about Curry’s defense on a recent episode of Grind City Media’s Chris Vernon Show, Memphis Grizzlies legend Tony Allen revealed a hilarious story about one of his battles with the Warriors star.
“I remember one day Curry looked at me, pulled out his mouthguard and said, ‘Hey TA, you play good defense, but how did they let you get away with all those fouls?’ I said, ‘EA Sports, it’s in the game.’”
Allen is one of the most respected defenders in NBA history. With six All-Defensive selections, Allen is also regularly cited by current and former NBA stars who are asked to name the toughest defender they have ever faced.
During that battle with Curry, Allen recalls a hilarious exchange between the two guards over uncalled fouls.
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