“‘I shut everybody up and I did it my way like Frank Sinatra’” - Jay Williams on Steph Curry's mindset, says he's most unselfish superstar in sports
Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors are back at the NBA mountaintop following a two-year stint riddled with injuries and poor performances. One of the reasons they have managed to stay so good for so long is the culture they've built.
Many factors contribute to a team becoming a dynasty, but star power is one of the most important pieces. When it comes to pillars of a franchise, Steph Curry belongs in the conversation with some of the game's greatest. The Warriors would not have become what they are now if it weren't for his stellar play and leadership.
While discussing some of the top leaders in basketball, ESPN's Jay Williams said Steph Curry is an obvious choice. He even went as far as to say that Curry is the most unselfish star in all of sports.
"No teammate does it like Steph Curry. No teammate does it like him. The most likeable, the most unselfish superstar in sports. Man. Challenge me on it."
Part of why Williams thinks Steph Curry is so unselfish is because multiple players have been able to thrive playing alongside him. The most notable name to do so is Kevin Durant, who collected a pair of Finals MVP awards during his brief stint with Golden State.
"KD you wanna come you wanna come play? This House is mine KD but you can rent it though... Do your thing, two back to back finals MVP and don't bother me. I'm cool I just got one this year I got it I shut everybody up and I did it my way like Frank Sinatra."
An underrated part about #StephCurry receiving the Finals MVP award was that he gave a high five to every single teammate before accepting it!!
What a leader! https://t.co/X77yjud3Oz
Is Jay Williams right about Steph Curry being the most unselfish player in sports?
It is a bold statement to make, but a case can be made for Steph Curry being one of if not the most unselfish players in sports. Not only because of the success his team has had over the last decade, but also because of the manner in which it was done.
One example of why Steph Curry is such a great leader - he’s the first to hop on Twitter & Instagram to wish Juan Toscano-Anderson well. The team-first attitude, valuing every player are attributes that start with Steve Kerr and Curry. Sidenote - JTA will be missed! #dubnation https://t.co/BRD2XJbxhk
When Kevin Durant came to the Warriors, the league had never seen anything like it before. Two of the top players in the league joining forces is extremely rare in pro sports. Despite Durant being in the same tier as Steph Curry, he was not afraid of teaming up with him. In fact, Curry embraced Durant's move to the Warriors and was more than willing to share the spotlight.
Throughout his career, Curry has never had an ego problem. Team success has always been top prioirity, and because of this, Golden State has been able to cement itself as a dynasty.