3 takeaways from the Golden State Warriors’ return to glory: 2. Stephen Curry has solidified himself as a top 10 player of all-time
Stephen Curry called it last year after stating, “you don’t want to see us next year” during his last postgame press conference of the 2020-21 season on May 21, 2021. Curry’s special growth mindset and perseverance paid off as his one-of-a-kind superstardom propelled the Golden State Warriors to another glorified title.
Curry was unanimously rewarded with the Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP award after averaging 31.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 5.2 three-pointers per game against the Celtics in the 2022 NBA Finals. He’s the first player in the history of the NBA to average 30/5/5 and five threes in a Finals series, according to StatMuse.
Across his illustrious career that’s still years away from concluding, Steph Curry is now a four-time NBA Champion, two-time MVP (only unanimous MVP), Finals MVP, Western Conference Finals MVP, All-Star Game MVP, eight-time All-NBA, eight-time All-Star, two-time scoring champion, and the NBA’s all-time leader in three-point field goals.
Curry has joined Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Tim Duncan as the only players to earn more than four championships and two MVP awards in NBA history. He’s linked his name to some of the all-time great legends that the sport of basketball has ever seen touch the hardwood.
Based on statistics, achievements, and the eye test, it’s safe to say that Steph Curry has become one of the greatest point guards to ever live alongside the great Magic Johnson. Given all of his impressive accomplishments and accolades, with a fourth ring and Finals MVP this year being the cherry on top, Curry has solidified himself as a top 10 basketball player of all time.