Stephen Curry’s one mistake was holding him back from being a 2x NBA MVP.
The Golden State Warriors enjoyed a terrific spell during the 2010s and superstar Stephen Curry arguably deserves a plethora of credit for it.
In fact, even at 37 years old, Curry’s impact on the Dubs is irreplaceable, as seen in the Warriors’ 4-1 second-round loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
However, before becoming the global superstar that he is today, the Baby-Faced Assassin navigated through a plethora of hurdles. Be it injuries or making the same mistake ’99 percent of the time.’
Despite being regarded as the best shooter of all time, it took Curry four years to earn the first NBA All-Star appearance in his career.
While injuries played a huge role in holding Curry back, there was another reason. The 4x NBA MVP discussed this in a February 19, 2016 interview with SLAM Magazine.
“Three years ago, I was never able to drive right or do anything going to my right hand; I was left-hand dominant. So, for two summers, that’s all I worked on pretty much: how can I be more explosive going to my right, or how can I be more efficient with my dribble going to the right?
“If you gave me a one-on-one opportunity, 99 percent of the time I was going left. I feel comfortable now giving away that scouting report, because I think I’ve opened up other options,” Curry said.
He added: “Little stuff like that helps me become a better player. Last summer, it was about just creating space.”
After working on his craft in the offseason, the results were obvious as Steph won the 2014-15 NBA regular season MVP award. He averaged 23.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 7.7 assists per game.
Even though Curry had already won the first NBA Championship and MVP of his career in 2015, in 2016, Curry became an even better player.
He explained: “Being efficient with my dribble, in tight spaces, and creating enough separation to get my shot off. The right balance, too, to make whatever move to get into my shot.
“Being able to go from here to there in one step goes a long way, especially in the Playoffs. Next year, I might add post moves—but I gotta gain weight, though.”
By the end of the 2015-16 season, Curry etched his name into NBA history. How? Well, he became the first player in league history to be named a unanimous NBA MVP.
He also led the Dubs to a 73-9 record in the regular season, surpassing the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls for getting the most wins ever in a single campaign. Steph averaged 30.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, 6.7 assists, and 2.1 steals per game.
