NBA: Most likely first time All-Stars from each team

NBA: Most likely first time All-Stars from each team: Philadelphia 76ers – Seth Curry

Seth Curry will officially step out of the shadows of his MVP and all-time great brother Stephen Curry. Well, okay, that might be a bit hyperbolic but Curry is set to have a huge season this year.

Probably since Seth was born, he was referred to as the other Curry. Steph is undoubtedly one of the greatest players to ever lace em up and a future first-ballot Hall of Famer. Seth has essentially been a journeymen for most of his career but as of late, he’s found his niche in the league.

In three of the past four years, Curry has averaged at least 12.5 points per game. For the first time last season, however, he was a full-time starter for an NBA squad. With Ben Simmons unable to hit anything outside of three feet, and with Joel Embiid needing room in the paint, Curry became their floor spacer. It’s easy to see why. Curry has never shot under 42.5% from distance. Presently, he’s making an unheard of 61.9% from distance but that won’t continue.

The Philadelphia 76ers have a bit of a problem on their hands. Ben Simmons is seemingly done with the team and at some point, he’s going to make his exit stage left. We don’t expect him to play any games this year at all for them, unless of course, you believe those recent reports about Simmons trying to make amends.

While it may hurt the 76ers in the standings a bit, Curry will benefit. He’ll have the ball in his hands more and be given more responsibility. So far, head coach Doc Rivers has played Curry a career-high 31.8 minutes per game in the early goings this year. He’s responded nicely, averaging a career high 16.3 points a game.

With more time and opportunity, Curry has a good chance of making his first and possibly only, All-Star squad. At least for one season, no one will refer to him as Steph’s baby brother.