Official Steph Curry is GOAT thread

[LineSkiCat14]

IDK, I'm not really impressed that a basketball player can score 52 on 20 3pt attempts, just because he's on the wrong side of 30.. We've said this many times, but it's not like Curry's basketball style has him in the trenches. As always, 2/3rds of Currys game and fga are from the 3pt line, which I believe dwarfs all but 1 or 2 other players. It's cool I guess.. is he doing a whole lot to pull this off? Not really.

 

[lakercat]

Jokic had a solid 61/10/10 last night

In 2 OTs and on 24 FTA. Steph did his 52 in regulation, and on 8 FTAs. He also had five steals (!), had the same number of rebounds, and two fewer assists in 16 fewer minutes.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

In 2 OTs and on 24 FTA. Steph did his 52 in regulation, and on 8 FTAs. He also had five steals (!), had the same number of rebounds, and two fewer assists in 16 fewer minutes.

Ones a center and one took most of his shots from the 3pt land.. you understand why a guy like Joker is going to have more free throws, right?

Also, do we apply the 16 fewer minutes to Currys free throws attempts.. or does that not fit the narrative?

 

[lakercat]

More greatness from Steph. Third straight 35+ point game. He owned Lebron and Luka last night and owned the Joker tonight. Warriors could win the title. Wow.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Finally starting to pick up on the NBA now that the games matter, playoffs are here, and college ball is all but done.

Watching Houston @ GSW... and once again, all I'm seeing is Steph dance around the 3pt line, play no defense, and occasionally fly in for a long rebound. Wait for a mismatch on defense, and then he will shoot.

I actually wonder if when he retires, if it will end the era of GSW and the rest of the league trying to chase the 3pt-heavy style of play (in fairness to Curry, hes the only one who really has proven this system can win a title). I actually think the league will have to shift back to a more traditional style, especially with Silver trying to change things.. and thats a good thing.

 

[Wesley91581]

Finally starting to pick up on the NBA now that the games matter, playoffs are here, and college ball is all but done.

Watching Houston @ GSW... and once again, all I'm seeing is Steph dance around the 3pt line, play no defense, and occasionally fly in for a long rebound. Wait for a mismatch on defense, and then he will shoot.

I actually wonder if when he retires, if it will end the era of GSW and the rest of the league trying to chase the 3pt-heavy style of play (in fairness to Curry, hes the only one who really has proven this system can win a title). I actually think the league will have to shift back to a more traditional style, especially with Silver trying to change things.. and thats a good thing.

Celtics did last year but I don’t think it’s sustainable - it like when the nfl was obsessed with the spread offense and now rb are important again.

 

[Wesley91581]

Finally starting to pick up on the NBA now that the games matter, playoffs are here, and college ball is all but done.

Watching Houston @ GSW... and once again, all I'm seeing is Steph dance around the 3pt line, play no defense, and occasionally fly in for a long rebound. Wait for a mismatch on defense, and then he will shoot.

I actually wonder if when he retires, if it will end the era of GSW and the rest of the league trying to chase the 3pt-heavy style of play (in fairness to Curry, hes the only one who really has proven this system can win a title). I actually think the league will have to shift back to a more traditional style, especially with Silver trying to change things.. and thats a good thing.

What were his stats tonight?

 

[LineSkiCat14]

What were his stats tonight?

Not good haha. When the shot isn't falling or when a good defensive team is smothering him at the 3 line, he's rendered useless. Meanwhile there's LeBron, like 4 years older and getting it done all over the floor when the shot isn't landing.

Glad my Rockets not only put themselves in the drivers seat for the 2-seed (after being THE worst NBA team for a 3 years stretch only a year prior).. but they also knocked Golden State back in a 4 way tie for 5th, and unlikely to get home court advantage in the playoffs.

 

[lakercat]

Not good haha. When the shot isn't falling or when a good defensive team is smothering him at the 3 line, he's rendered useless. Meanwhile there's LeBron, like 4 years older and getting it done all over the floor when the shot isn't landing.

Glad my Rockets not only put themselves in the drivers seat for the 2-seed (after being THE worst NBA team for a 3 years stretch only a year prior).. but they also knocked Golden State back in a 4 way tie for 5th, and unlikely to get home court advantage in the playoffs.

Jokic has scored 135 points, grabbed 37 rebounds, and dished out 32 assists in his last three games. His team went 0-3. Steph had an off game; it happens. I do not understand why he was playing decoy for the first quarter, then he never got a rhythm. He still scored 124 points in three games.

As much as I loathe teams launching 60 threes a game, it's basic math. If you shoot 40% from the three, it's like shooting 60% from the two. In essence, it's best to shoot a three-point shot or a layup. Obviously, there is more to this, but on the surface, it makes sense.

 

[Wesley91581]

Jokic has scored 135 points, grabbed 37 rebounds, and dished out 32 assists in his last three games. His team went 0-3. Steph had an off game; it happens. I do not understand why he was playing decoy for the first quarter, then he never got a rhythm. He still scored 124 points in three games.

As much as I loathe teams launching 60 threes a game, it's basic math. If you shoot 40% from the three, it's like shooting 60% from the two. In essence, it's best to shoot a three-point shot or a layup. Obviously, there is more to this, but on the surface, it makes sense.

In essence is a stretch - how many teams are hitting 40%?

Also what are the odds of an offensive rebound on a missed 2 opposed to a missed 3?

A long defensive rebound off a missed 3 usually results in a fast break for the other team.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Jokic has scored 135 points, grabbed 37 rebounds, and dished out 32 assists in his last three games. His team went 0-3. Steph had an off game; it happens. I do not understand why he was playing decoy for the first quarter, then he never got a rhythm. He still scored 124 points in three games.

As much as I loathe teams launching 60 threes a game, it's basic math. If you shoot 40% from the three, it's like shooting 60% from the two. In essence, it's best to shoot a three-point shot or a layup. Obviously, there is more to this, but on the surface, it makes sense.

I think the Warriors now have a better roster around Curry (or at least more talent) than Jokic has with Denver. They mentioned it in last night's game, Warriors have one of the more productive benches in the league. They are a 500 win team without Curry (we've proved this for like 3 years now).. Denver is a bottom5 team without Jokic.

And Curry played(plays) decoy because he didn't want none of Udokas defense up in his face lol. Amen shut him down.

 

[UKcats1988]

The 3pt revolution isn’t going anywhere after Curry leaves. Boston has taken it to a new level with their 3PA. It’s not something I enjoy but it’s not going anywhere. Four teams attempt 40 or more a game, 24 teams attempt 35 or more.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

The 3pt revolution isn’t going anywhere after Curry leaves. Boston has taken it to a new level with their 3PA. It’s not something I enjoy but it’s not going anywhere. Four teams attempt 40 or more a game, 24 teams attempt 35 or more.

Boston is doing a good job of it, but Boston has the most talented roster 1 through 7 or so. That won't last forever. The salary cap and time will likely end their run at the top soon, until they can retool. Jrue has a few years left and Porzingis is bound to tear s ligament any day now lol.

And remember, Adam Silver will do SOMETHING to curb the 3pt game, because fans don't want to see it. Whether its moving the line back, eliminating the corner 3, etc. The game is going to have to shift away from the reliance on the 3pt shot, as aleast a little bit. Would be nice if they can somehow find a middle ground where 3pt shooting AND traditional post play are both prevalent and useful ways to win a title. Easier said than done though.

Finally, let's remeber that Steph IS a greatest shooter ever. Golden state works (worked, theyre not winning again), because of this. A lot of teams have tried to replicate it, but none of them have a guy who is that deadly from deep. So if we curb 3pt shooting through rule changes and Curry retires soon, I do see a shift in teams' methodologies in how they're going to try and win titles. Having guys like Podziemski and Porter and Ingram just shooting 3s all game probably won't work.

 

[Wesley91581]

 

[lakercat]

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Clutch Curry blows up in the fourth and in OT, but he plays with bums. Gonna beat Memphis and beat the Rockets. I feel for Steph; he does not deserve this.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Clutch Curry blows up in the fourth and in OT, but he plays with bums. Gonna beat Memphis and beat the Rockets. I feel for Steph; he does not deserve this.

Lmfao, what bums? He has a better team around him than almost any other top10-15 player. They were a .500 win team a year ago when Curry didn't play and NOW they have Butler too.

Although I'm not feeling great about Houstons chance. The last team I wanted to play in the first round was them.

 

[Wesley91581]

Not bad for a 40 year old

 

[lakercat]

Lmfao, what bums? He has a better team around him than almost any other top10-15 player. They were a .500 win team a year ago when Curry didn't play and NOW they have Butler too.

Although I'm not feeling great about Houstons chance. The last team I wanted to play in the first round was them.

Warriors were gonna clap the Fakers in round one; I guess they’ll do it in round two if Minnesota doesn’t. What if the Warriors win the title from the play-in? It could happen (unless Butler is hurt). Triple Single couldn’t even make a layup. Choke except for Steph.

 

[lakercat]

Well, the Rockets were committing felonious assault on Steph, but he still shot 63%, including a stretch of 11-13 FGs, along with two insane threes. Steph is still a monster, and might lead this team to another title (OKC and Boston are tough). That said, FVV could not hit a shot, and Jalen Green were garbage. Can Houston win Game Two? If not, they could easily get swept.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Well, the Rockets were committing felonious assault on Steph, but he still shot 63%, including a stretch of 11-13 FGs, along with two insane threes. Steph is still a monster, and might lead this team to another title (OKC and Boston are tough). That said, FVV could not hit a shot, and Jalen Green were garbage. Can Houston win Game Two? If not, they could easily get swept.

Seeing as that was a home game for Houston, I'd say Steph and Golden state got more than their fare share of the whistle. 2nd half Houston picked up two touch falls within 13 seconds and Golden state was in the bonus after just a few minutes of play.. curry has nothing to complain about.

Houston is probably another year or two away from really being a threat. This is all new ground for them almost every players first playoff appearance.. meanwhile for Curry and Draymond, it's like their 100th playoff game.

 

[lakercat]

Seeing as that was a home game for Houston, I'd say Steph and Golden state got more than their fare share of the whistle. 2nd half Houston picked up two touch falls within 13 seconds and Golden state was in the bonus after just a few minutes of play.. curry has nothing to complain about.

Houston is probably another year or two away from really being a threat. This is all new ground for them almost every players first playoff appearance.. meanwhile for Curry and Draymond, it's like their 100th playoff game.

Houston is young (in terms of playoff experience) and it showed. But if you commit 135 fouls in a game and are called for 30, and your opponent commits 40 fouls and is called for 25, you are not "getting screwed". GSW doesn't get calls like Harden or SGA; it was never about the # of free-throws. It was all about what GSW got away with (fouling like Louisville). So this concept applies to GSW as well.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Houston is young (in terms of playoff experience) and it showed. But if you commit 135 fouls in a game and are called for 30, and your opponent commits 40 fouls and is called for 25, you are not "getting screwed". GSW doesn't get calls like Harden or SGA; it was never about the # of free-throws. It was all about what GSW got away with (fouling like Louisville). So this concept applies to GSW as well.

Where did I say Houston got screwed? You're the one acting like they should have been called for MORE fouls.

This is now the 2nd thread I've had to tell you this, numerous times. But steph curry spends 2/3rds of his time behind the 3pt line, you're just never going to get a lot of fouls calls when you play like that, and that perfectly explains why GSW has had the lowest foul numbers all year, regardless of whether they play Houston or not.

Also, Houston isn't just young in terms of playoff experience.. they're literally young. And theyd probably be the youngest team I the league if not for Steven Adams and FVV. Like 8 of their top10 guys have been drafted in the last 3 years.

 

[Wesley91581]

Seeing as that was a home game for Houston, I'd say Steph and Golden state got more than their fare share of the whistle. 2nd half Houston picked up two touch falls within 13 seconds and Golden state was in the bonus after just a few minutes of play.. curry has nothing to complain about.

Houston is probably another year or two away from really being a threat. This is all new ground for them almost every players first playoff appearance.. meanwhile for Curry and Draymond, it's like their 100th playoff game.

Yup playoffs are different sometimes it takes a couple years to adjust - half those players are basically not trying in the regular season ahem playoff jimmy.

 

[Wesley91581]

Warriors were gonna clap the Fakers in round one; I guess they’ll do it in round two if Minnesota doesn’t. What if the Warriors win the title from the play-in? It could happen (unless Butler is hurt). Triple Single couldn’t even make a layup. Choke except for Steph.

I was shocked LeBron said they needed to adjust to their physicality like LeBron knows probably as much about every player/team in the league as anyone and they burn home field on game 1 - not ideal.