Steve Kerr shares Kenny Atkinson's comments on Steph Curry
It's widely known that Steph Curry loves the game of basketball. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is still in awe of the amount of joy Curry brings to the game.
Steph Curry and the Warriors are closing in on a new NBA season. During their preparations for the new campaign, Kerr was interviewed about the team's franchise star.
In an interview with Steiny and Guru, Kerr discussed how Curry is full of joy in being able to compete for the Warriors. The team's assistant coach, Kenny Atkinson, was in awe of how Curry works on his craft.
Steve Kerr said he and Kenny Atkinson were watching Steph Curry go through his drills today and Kenny said:
“'Looks like he’s a Sophomore at Davidson.' That’s how much joy he brings.”
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"Steph [Curry] is laughing, and he's going through all the drill work," Kerr said.
"'Looks like he’s a Sophomore at Davidson'; That’s how much joy he brings."
“Steph is laughing and going through all the drill work, and Kenny (Atkinson) goes, ‘it looks like he’s a sophomore at Davidson.’ That’s how much joy he brings to practice.”
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"He's 34, he's been in the league for a dozen years, he's got three kids, he's got all kinds of stuff going. But at his core, Steph, he's all about the game. And his love for the game and his teammates... he brings that joy every day."
Steph Curry is suiting up for his 14th season in the league. Despite his age, he's still a favorite to win the 2023 season MVP award. His work ethic is testament to how much he loves the game of basketball. Curry continues to impress people with his talent and on-court humility.
The 8-time All-Star isn't showing any signs of slowing down. Curry is expected to have a big year in terms of his production on the floor. Last season, he finally won his first Finals MVP award after several years of winning championships.
Steph Curry was incredible back in Davidson
Steph Curry joined the NBA back in 2009 after the Warriors drafted him with the seventh pick. His early years in the NBA weren't easy, but his performances back in college gave him the edge against many players in his draft class.
Curry spent three years at Davidson, where he displayed a different style of basketball. Back then, scoring guards like Curry were already common. But the teams weren't buying in on it as they still favored big men.
Additionally, during his college years, Curry was a thin, unathletic point guard who relied heavily on his outside shooting. Oftentimes, he would get overpowered by opposing guards as he wasn't strong enough to hold his own.
In three seasons with Davidson, Curry averaged 25.3 points, 3.7 assists and 2.1 steals. He did all of that while shooting over 47% from the field and 41% from the 3-point area.
During his junior season, he broke into the basketball scene as one of the youngest and brightest stars. In Davidson's final season, he averaged 28.6 points, 5.6 assists and 2.5 steals. He led the NCAA in scoring and was named a consensus first-team All-American.
Steph Curry's talents transitioned well into the NBA. He's changed the game and his influence is seen all around the globe.