Golden State Warriors: 3 significant Stephen Curry impacts

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry #30 is congratulated by fans as he leaves the court after their 131-121 NBA win over the New Orleans Pelicans at the Oracle Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Getty Images) /

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3. Shooting

Not only is Stephen Curry a fantastic shooter, he owns the best stroke the league has ever seen. His combination of volume and accuracy is the deadliest in NBA history.

Curry’s 5.2 3-pointers per game currently leads the league. His ball-handling and quick release help him get his shot off in tough situations. Steph also uses his quickness to lose defenders off screens.

Despite the high volume, Steph shoots 49.2 percent from beyond the arc. This ranks ninth overall, but third among players averaging 2.0 3-point makes or better.

Basketball junkies know the true importance of a shooter. Sure, shooters equal points, but the impact extends far broader than this. When defenses tend to a elite shooter like Steph, it creates space offensively.

Because defenders cannot leave Curry, teammates like Kevin Durant face less resistance near the hoop. This allows Durant (27.4 points per game) more room to create. Either way, opponents are forced to pick their poison.

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