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    Yes he does but he don't do anything else really well. He is in the league because he can shoot the hell of ball.
     
    James lamphear, Jan 18, 2019
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    Definitely but he has perfected it. He’s excellent at moving when the ball isnt in his hands, rubbing guys off on screens, and getting that sliver of space he needs to get the shot off. I dont like GS, KD, Draymond especially but the way Curry effects the game is absolutely incredible for a slight framed 6’3 guy, that cant jump out of the gym.
     
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    I totally agree with you I seen him in college and I knew he would be a special player as a shooter.
     
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    :confused: :smiley-puzzled: He's one of the best ball handlers in the league. He's an excellent passer. He's routinely near the top of the league in steals. Yet "he doesn't do anything else well"? :sigh:
     
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    Yea he also commits turnovers because at times he real loose with his passes and to me he below average man to man defender.
     
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    Im not sure he’s an “excellent” passer, he’s a willing passer which is critical and he’s ok at driving and hitting guys, maybe its splitting hairs? I actually think Dame is a better passer than Curry is. Curry’s a good all around player, he gambles a ton on defense which leads to a lot of steals or open shots for his man. Mainly though his shooting is amongst the best of all time (he probably is shooter ever), and he does every thing else good enough!
     
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    5 all stars starting. Man. I'm so jealous. When will it be our turn to have this kind of fortune? Been through enough shit as Blazer fans to get some reward.
     
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    Didn’t Curry average 11 assists in his first MVP year?
     
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    This Forum is your reward. Cherish it/us.
     
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    8.5 was his best year for his career his average is 6.7.
     
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    After beating us by 2, OKC has lost 5 of 6.
     
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    The Rockets always seem to find cheap back ups in the middle of the season
     
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    I remember a few years ago I really wanted Kenneth Faried, that's me being wrong!
     
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    The end of the OKC vs Sixers game was awesome. Unfortunately, PG won it with a four point play.
     
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    If OKC won it then I fail to see the awesomeness.
     
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    AD out for 1-2 weeks with finger injury. This guy just can’t get healthy for a full 82 games.
     
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    His health has been fine this season. Missing 1-2 weeks isn’t that tragic and doesn’t have much to do with him being injury prone this time, just bad luck.
     
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    Awesomeness for the basketball. I said it was unfortunate that PG won it...
     
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    Houston is unwatchable. This is not a good showcase for the first NBA primetime
     
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    I'm really jealous that OKC had what it took to land PG13 in trade.
     
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