It's impossible for Curry to have huge box score games due to the hard doubles...

[stalkerforlife]

He is doubled hard almost near mid-court countless times a game, which obviously forces the ball out of his hands.

The best he and the team can hope for is a guy like Barnes hitting his wide open shots that the Curry effect provides for him. Curry won't get the assist because he doesn't hold the ball for 20 seconds and then pass it to the guy that has to shoot. Curry reads the defense like Tom Brady and makes the correct pass. The ball is swung and a wide open shot occurs.

A guy like Bran is single covered nearly for the entire game because he's not a threat unless he's in the paint.

The Curry effect led to 73 wins and back to back titles, but it won't lead to really cool looking box scores and an L.

[Dray n Klay]

Still easier than you finding permanent employment

[LAZERUSS]

He is doubled hard almost near mid-court countless times a game, which obviously forces the ball out of his hands.

The best he and the team can hope for is a guy like Barnes hitting his wide open shots that the Curry effect provides for him.

A guy like Bran is single covered nearly for the entire game because he's not a threat unless he's in the paint.

The Curry effect led to 73 wins and back to back titles, but it won't lead to really cool looking box scores and an L.

30 ppg in 34 mpg and on a .660 TS%?

[Akrazotile]

OP uses a thimble for a jock protector.

[stalkerforlife]

30 ppg in 34 mpg and on a .660 TS%?

Defense becomes much more intense in the playoffs, especially against Stephen Curry.

Curry is doubled hard near mid-court countless times a game in the playoffs.

[ShawkFactory]

You probably should watch the games a little closer, instead of just focusing on every little thing Lebron or curry might do here and there that confirms your bias.

[LAZERUSS]

Defense becomes much more intense in the playoffs, especially against Stephen Curry.

Curry is doubled hard near mid-court countless times a game in the playoffs.

The Warriors have played well when is on the bench.

[HurricaneKid]

The Cavs have been doubling Curry at half court? You should see an optometrist. You are seeing double.

[feyki]

Defense becomes much more intense in the playoffs, especially against Stephen Curry.

Curry is doubled hard near mid-court countless times a game in the playoffs.

Put Nash in that Curry's situation , +15 asists everygame .

[IGOTGAME]

Put Nash in that Curry's situation , +15 asists everygame .

not even Nash, you could put a ton of point guards there and they are dominating with PLAYMAKING... I'm very surprised by this deficiency in his game. Its very hard to rank Steph right now because he doesn't nearly the responsibility of other point guards, I almost think its unfair to rank him as a point guard.

[Spurs m8]

lol what a cop out.

and lol box score or not...hes been horse sh*t

his box score has actually been flattering I'd go as far as saying

[hateraid]

Didn't he just score 25, 38, and 30 in his last 3 and lead his team?

The only difference between box scores is the win.

[stalkerforlife]

Put Nash in that Curry's situation , +15 asists everygame .

And L after L?

You must be a Bransvestite.

[Spurs m8]

Didn't he just score 25, 38, and 30 in his last 3 and lead his team?

The only difference between box scores is the win.

Exactly...he put these points up but still has had little impact on ANY game.

Emptiest stats I've seen from Curry

[feyki]

not even Nash, you could put a ton of point guards there and they are dominating with PLAYMAKING... I'm very surprised by this deficiency in his game. Its very hard to rank Steph right now because he doesn't nearly the responsibility of other point guards, I almost think its unfair to rank him as a point guard.

Let alone dominating with playmaking , he scares get and hold the ball . Curry's main problem is that , he paralyze against close defence . And then he turns off ball shooting player , like about Korver .

[feyki]

And L after L?

You must be a Bransvestite.

Yep , like Magic got .

[stalkerforlife]

Yep , like Magic got .

Don't ever mention Nash in the same breathe as Magic.

[feyki]

Don't ever mention Nash in the same breathe as Magic.

We talking about playmaking,assists. So .. That ability can get W , like Magic had . Of course , when you have great team . Not tanking .

[warriorfan]

He is doubled hard almost near mid-court countless times a game, which obviously forces the ball out of his hands.

The best he and the team can hope for is a guy like Barnes hitting his wide open shots that the Curry effect provides for him. Curry won't get the assist because he doesn't hold the ball for 20 seconds and then pass it to the guy that has to shoot. Curry reads the defense like Tom Brady and makes the correct pass. The ball is swung and a wide open shot occurs.

A guy like Bran is single covered nearly for the entire game because he's not a threat unless he's in the paint.

The Curry effect led to 73 wins and back to back titles, but it won't lead to really cool looking box scores and an L.

Great level headed post that puts it all into perspective. You can tell the LeBron fans got rustled in this thread really quickly because you are saying the truth, boxscores are vastly overrated and dont even begin to capture the entire game. Comparing two box scores in black and white terms is the most rudimentary level of basketball analysis.

[Ben Simmons]

Curry only gets doubled when he calls for a pick. How about he stop doing that?

[warriorfan]

Curry only gets doubled when he calls for a pick. How about he stop doing that?

Curry getting doubled and making the correct play out of it is fine, the problem is Barnes going 0/8 on open gym shots last game

When they send that much pressure at Curry, Barnes is going to be wide open, if he can't capitalize on that then it is his fault, if Curry draws the double team, makes the correct pass out of it, he has done all he can, Curry can't force Barnes to make wide open shots any more than he has.

You basically missed OP's entire point, you are trying to give Curry advice that would boost his box score and decrease his teams chances of winning.

[Ben Simmons]

Curry getting doubled and making the correct play out of it is fine, the problem is Barnes going 0/8 on open gym shots last game

When they send that much pressure at Curry, Barnes is going to be wide open, if he can't capitalize on that then it is his fault, if Curry draws the double team, makes the correct pass out of it, he has done all he can, Curry can't force Barnes to make wide open shots any more than he has.

You basically missed OP's entire point, you are trying to give Curry advice that would boost his box score and decrease his teams chances of winning.
No, if Barnes cant hit. Stop giving him the ball and take over. :confusedshrug:

[KiiiiNG]

No, if Barnes cant hit. Stop giving him the ball and take over. :confusedshrug:
Ether.

Curry's incapable of getting a good shot off against finals defenses. He's too weak/slow/lacked in skill to takeover a game, so he makes simple dump-off passes to cold players.

Without his 3's, Curry is worthless. On both ends. He only hits shots when his team is either up/down double digits. Has no impact.

[warriorfan]

No, if Barnes cant hit. Stop giving him the ball and take over. :confusedshrug:

thats not how you win, you don't abandon your entire strategy that has gotten you to the finals because a player has a cold game

that is what lebron did last year in the finals and he put up lots of raw numbers while "taking over" but he did it on HORRIBLE efficiency (47% TS) and lost the series

if lebron kept trying to facilitate and play a teamgame...even when his teammates were not hitting at first, it could of been a much closer series

you need to stick to your guns and keep playing team basketball in order to win

your narrative about "you need to take over and start chucking shots!" is false. "taking over" while shooting your team out of the game on sub 50% TS is not how you win at basketball. you need to keep playing your game and keep having faith in your teammates, it's a team game, if Curry focused on individual performance and statistics he would be lebron james 2.0 and end up with a 2/7 like resume.

[Lebronxrings]

so is every other star in this league. The defense hes facing is not even close to last years finals where lebron went 1vs5.

[KiiiiNG]

thats not how you win, you don't abandon your entire strategy that has gotten you to the finals because a player has a cold game

that is what lebron did last year in the finals and he put up lots of raw numbers while "taking over" but he did it on HORRIBLE efficiency (47% TS) and lost the series

if lebron kept trying to facilitate and play a teamgame...even when his teammates were not hitting at first, it could of been a much closer series

you need to stick to your guns and keep playing team basketball in order to win

your narrative about "you need to take over and start chucking shots!" is false. "taking over" while shooting your team out of the game on sub 50% TS is not how you win at basketball. you need to keep playing your game and keep having faith in your teammates, it's a team game, if Curry focused on individual performance and statistics he would be lebron james 2.0 and end up with a 2/7 like resume.
Klay Thompson game 6 OKC says hi

Curry isn't capable of taking over like that, so he doesn't even try. If he could, he would. But he's just another role player in the finals. You know nothing about basketball. :oldlol:

[warriorfan]

Klay Thompson game 6 OKC says hi

Curry isn't capable of taking over like that, so he doesn't even try. If he could, he would. But he's just another role player in the finals. You know nothing about basketball. :oldlol:

written after a post like that...

:lol

[KiiiiNG]

written after a post like that...

:lol
You have nothing. :lol

Klay took over game 6 and saved the Warriors season. If only Curry was capable of something like that they would've won games 5 or 6, but he's NOT capable, so here we are for game 7. :hammertime:

Would be the biggest choke in sports history if the 73-win Warriors lose a series after being up 3-1.

If Klay doesn't step up again like he did for game 6 in OKC, they'll forever be known as failures

[warriorfan]

You have nothing. :lol

Klay took over game 6 and saved the Warriors season. If only Curry was capable of something like that they would've won games 5 or 6, but he's NOT capable, so here we are for game 7. :hammertime:

Would be the biggest choke in sports history if the 73-win Warriors lose a series after being up 3-1.

If Klay doesn't step up again like he did for game 6 in OKC, they'll forever be known as failures

lmao watching you try to talk ball hilarious

you just dont know much about the game

[KiiiiNG]

lmao watching you try to talk ball hilarious

you just dont know much about the game
How can you spend every waking moment on this website, and still be this worthless at trolling/posting... :oldlol:

You'll be able to hold a conversation one day though, keep trying. I'm sure there's someone patient/kind enough to give you attention for more than 5 minutes at a time. :cheers:

[stalkerforlife]

Great level headed post that puts it all into perspective. You can tell the LeBron fans got rustled in this thread really quickly because you are saying the truth, boxscores are vastly overrated and dont even begin to capture the entire game. Comparing two box scores in black and white terms is the most rudimentary level of basketball analysis.

And that's why Bran's style of play, even with the most stacked team every single year, leads to losing.

And that's why Bransvestites have the lowest IQ of any fan base.

And that's why ESPN and the media have to continue to push fraudulent narratives because they know mind control over blind sheep is their only hope.

[stalkerforlife]

Curry getting doubled and making the correct play out of it is fine, the problem is Barnes going 0/8 on open gym shots last game

When they send that much pressure at Curry, Barnes is going to be wide open, if he can't capitalize on that then it is his fault, if Curry draws the double team, makes the correct pass out of it, he has done all he can, Curry can't force Barnes to make wide open shots any more than he has.

You basically missed OP's entire point, you are trying to give Curry advice that would boost his box score and decrease his teams chances of winning.

Bravo...someone finally understands the game. :applause:

[stalkerforlife]

so is every other star in this league. The defense hes facing is not even close to last years finals where lebron went 1vs5.

Bran faced single coverage a majority of the finals last year.

Bransvestites resort to flat out lies when they're cornered.

And NO STAR IN THE HISTORY OF THE GAME HAS EVER BEEN DOUBLED LIKE CURRY...35 FEET FROM THE BASKET.

[imnew09]

Its impossible because the Cavs get away with holding and grabbing .

[ShawkFactory]

Bran faced single coverage a majority of the finals last year.

Bransvestites resort to flat out lies when they're cornered.

And NO STAR IN THE HISTORY OF THE GAME HAS EVER BEEN DOUBLED LIKE CURRY...35 FEET FROM THE BASKET.
Wouldn't want to take you outside in the summer :lol

[Sarcastic]

Jordan had huge box score games while seeing triple teams.

If the bar is set too high, just say you can't reach.

[warriorfan]

Jordan had huge box score games while seeing triple teams.

If the bar is set too high, just say you can't reach.

Your Jordan "triple team" is when he drives to the paint and players collapse onto him

Not at all similar to Curry consistently drawing double teams behind the 3 point line

You are comparing apples to oranges, you are one of the least insightful posters on the forum, please think before you post

[stalkerforlife]

Wouldn't want to take you outside in the summer :lol

:biggums:

[stalkerforlife]

Your Jordan "triple team" is when he drives to the paint and players collapse onto him

Not at all similar to Curry consistently drawing double teams behind the 3 point line

You are comparing apples to oranges, you are one of the least insightful posters on the forum, please think before you post

Exactly.

The Curry double/trap/attention has NEVER been seen in this league before.

They are literally FORCING the ball out of his hands and relying on others to fail at making wide open shots...which a lot of his teammates continuously do.

[SexSymbol]

Yes, if you understand basketball schematics a little bit more than a regular basketball fan, you know that Curry is being defended like no one ever has in this game.
Due to his ability to drop 35+ footer on the regular you have to close out on him way beyond the 3pt arc. And then because of his great handles you have to put two guys on him.
It's just how the game is played, it's normal and it's smart to defend him this way.
With one on one coverage he's dropping 40 every single game

[KingPush]

Your Jordan "triple team" is when he drives to the paint and players collapse onto him

Not at all similar to Curry consistently drawing double teams behind the 3 point line

You are comparing apples to oranges, you are one of the least insightful posters on the forum, please think before you post
That's what Curry gets for being a one dimensional shooter

[SexSymbol]

That's what Curry gets for being a one dimensional shooter
Curry being one dimensional is the most outdated, stupid myth that anybody who watches the game never really believed in.
He's a great passer, as serviceable defender, GREAT rebounder for the size and position.
Also if you study basketball for a living, you see his ways of moving on the court which is a skill in itself. To use screens and just twists and turns so effectively is something that he's obviously trained for years

[ScalsFan21]

I hate cross-sport comparisons, but the "Curry effect" does remind me a little bit of Barry Bonds. It's probably not quite on the same stratosphere, but it's unique in its own right especially in basketball terms.

A lot of people don't realize that with the exception of his 73-bomb ridiculous year in 2001, he never hit 50 homers in any other season. It was pretty much his only full season where he didn't lead the league in intentional walks by miles. Bonds' skillset along with the rules of baseball allowed for a legitimate statistical ceiling to be placed on Bonds, which at the time was pretty unprecedented. He was SO good that despite the fact that he did have fringe-MVP caliber protection in Jeff Kent, it didn't matter. It was almost NEVER worth it to pitch to Barry Bonds because the punishment for giving him a free pass to 1st base was actually LESS impactful than letting him swing the bat, a loophole that baseball likely never anticipated would be a thing.

Steph's situation is different but there are similarities for sure. Forcing the ball out of his hands is proving to be the correct strategy for some defenses to employ. Most of the time, the all-time stacked supporting cast and system make teams pay for it when they employ this, but right now it's working, and it is very hard for even a healthy Curry to impact the box score if he's commanding defensive attention like this from so far away from the basket.

His impact is undoubtedly top 2 in the world and we all know that, but when defended like this, his statistical upside is capped in a way that another NBA superstar wouldn't be, simply because they don't command that same defensive attention from so far out. He DOES have some limitations as a player, but this really does show you how historic the player he's become truly is.

[Hey Yo]

Curry being one dimensional is the most outdated, stupid myth that anybody who watches the game never really believed in.
He's a great passer, as serviceable defender, GREAT rebounder for the size and position.
Also if you study basketball for a living, you see his ways of moving on the court which is a skill in itself. To use screens and just twists and turns so effectively is something that he's obviously trained for years
He's a rich man's Kyle Korver.

[SexSymbol]

He's a rich man's Kyle Korver.
Sure, just a better rebounder, passer, athlete overall, defender and much better leader and just in general better in every way
But aside from that yeah

[KingPush]

Curry being one dimensional is the most outdated, stupid myth that anybody who watches the game never really believed in.
He's a great passer, as serviceable defender, GREAT rebounder for the size and position.
Also if you study basketball for a living, you see his ways of moving on the court which is a skill in itself. To use screens and just twists and turns so effectively is something that he's obviously trained for years
i've seen none of that in the finals

[FireDavidKahn]

Excuses

[SexSymbol]

i've seen none of that in the finals
He's attracting more defensive attention than anyone ever.
He's passively being the best point guard in the game lol

[Spurs m8]

lol warriorfan being ethered in here as per usual.

[stalkerforlife]

I hate cross-sport comparisons, but the "Curry effect" does remind me a little bit of Barry Bonds. It's probably not quite on the same stratosphere, but it's unique in its own right especially in basketball terms.

A lot of people don't realize that with the exception of his 73-bomb ridiculous year in 2001, he never hit 50 homers in any other season. It was pretty much his only full season where he didn't lead the league in intentional walks by miles. Bonds' skillset along with the rules of baseball allowed for a legitimate statistical ceiling to be placed on Bonds, which at the time was pretty unprecedented. He was SO good that despite the fact that he did have fringe-MVP caliber protection in Jeff Kent, it didn't matter. It was almost NEVER worth it to pitch to Barry Bonds because the punishment for giving him a free pass to 1st base was actually LESS impactful than letting him swing the bat, a loophole that baseball likely never anticipated would be a thing.

Steph's situation is different but there are similarities for sure. Forcing the ball out of his hands is proving to be the correct strategy for some defenses to employ. Most of the time, the all-time stacked supporting cast and system make teams pay for it when they employ this, but right now it's working, and it is very hard for even a healthy Curry to impact the box score if he's commanding defensive attention like this from so far away from the basket.

His impact is undoubtedly top 2 in the world and we all know that, but when defended like this, his statistical upside is capped in a way that another NBA superstar wouldn't be, simply because they don't command that same defensive attention from so far out. He DOES have some limitations as a player, but this really does show you how historic the player he's become truly is.

Great post other than you saying he has an all time stacked team.

They have a great system with one superstar and two fringe all-stars in Klay and Dray.

Dray nor Klay could be the best player on a title team, though.

[nashwade]

Two things,
He is a one dimensional shooter and it is very impressive enough that he got 30 with 5 fouls

[FireDavidKahn]

What I'm hearing is that it is too hard for Curry to score. The first UMVP ever can't produce:roll: :roll:

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Throughout NBA history most superstars of Curry's caliber got double-teamed. Hell even Reggie Miller did. :oldlol:

Dude needs to show up tomorrow, meet LeBron's aggression and focus, and leave the excuses back in Cleveland if the Dubs wanna get it done.

Get outta here with these LAME excuses.

[tpols]

Barnes has to hit open shots.

Cavs role players hit their open shots. Warriors don't. You cant leave JR or Love or Kyrie or Frye open. It's automatic. Even curry and klay have been missing a ton of open looks.

but overall, OP is right. all warriors players sans klay and steph are being dared to shoot, and missing as of recently. Their death line up isnt potent at all if the weakest links cant make the defense pay and preferably early to set the tone.

[Koresh]

OP with yet another shit post.

Offense and defense is part of the game of basketball. When GSW has the ball, CLE is supposed to stop them from shooting. It's called playing defense. This is the NBA Finals not the regular season where Curry couldn't be touched and he went off. When OKC and CLE actually play physical, tough defense, this is what you get. He's supposed to be the only unanimous MVP in NBA history, so he needs to do what he supposed to do, which is be the MVP.

You say you have high BBIQ, I don't see it. You should know this. It's basic. Stop making these excuses.

1. He's not injured. He got hurt in April. It's June now.
2. It's not his fault his teammates can't make open shots.
3. The games aren't rigged; GSW is just playing like shit.

I wish you had the same criteria for LeBron like you do Curry. If LeBron was playing like this you would have a field day about how he is a fraud, coward, playing for the most stacked team with the highest payroll in the league. All I am hearing from fans, media and the Warriors is talk, talk, talk. Actions speak louder than words. Go out and play the game.

GSW had 2 chances to close this out. This is just the reverse OKC series. I feel the Cavs will win. OKC laid the blueprint on how to beat them but they choked. LeBron is on another level right now and he should close this out. If the Cavs win I cannot wait to read your 123456432 shit threads to discredit the Cavs. It's going to be a long summer for you and the others. It's going to taste delicious.

[warriorfan]

OP with yet another shit post.

Offense and defense is part of the game of basketball. When GSW has the ball, CLE is supposed to stop them from shooting. It's called playing defense. This is the NBA Finals not the regular season where Curry couldn't be touched and he went off. When OKC and CLE actually play physical, tough defense, this is what you get. He's supposed to be the only unanimous MVP in NBA history, so he needs to do what he supposed to do, which is be the MVP.

You say you have high BBIQ, I don't see it. You should know this. It's basic. Stop making these excuses.

1. He's not injured. He got hurt in April. It's June now.
2. It's not his fault his teammates can't make open shots.
3. The games aren't rigged; GSW is just playing like shit.

I wish you had the same criteria for LeBron like you do Curry. If LeBron was playing like this you would have a field day about how he is a fraud, coward, playing for the most stacked team with the highest payroll in the league. All I am hearing from fans, media and the Warriors is talk, talk, talk. Actions speak louder than words. Go out and play the game.

GSW had 2 chances to close this out. This is just the reverse OKC series. I feel the Cavs will win. OKC laid the blueprint on how to beat them but they choked. LeBron is on another level right now and he should close this out. If the Cavs win I cannot wait to read your 123456432 shit threads to discredit the Cavs. It's going to be a long summer for you and the others. It's going to taste delicious.

meltdown :lol

[Koresh]

meltdown :lol

Don't get me started on you. Say meltdown all you want like a fruitcake but you're the one making excuses for Mr. UMVP. Stop making excuses for your guy. You and stalkerforlife need to get lives. All you both do is post on this forum 24/7.

[Spurs m8]

my god warriorfan and stalker speak complete horsesh*the to suit there own agenda.

It's painful

[Spurs m8]

meltdown :lol


lol coming from the weakest, meltdown idiot on the forum

[SamuraiSWISH]

Throughout NBA history most superstars of Curry's caliber got double-teamed. Hell even Reggie Miller did. :oldlol:

Dude needs to show up tomorrow, meet LeBron's aggression and focus, and leave the excuses back in Cleveland if the Dubs wanna get it done.

Get outta here with these LAME excuses.
This. Double teams never stopped superstars before.

[El Gato Negro]

Sorry we have seen kyrie break down double and even triple teams his whole career with just his dribbling ability, Steph has zero excuses, every play the warriors run involve illegal screens to get him or klay open shots, kyrie doesn't even need the screen help to beat double teams.

[Spurs m8]

Sorry we have seen kyrie break down double and even triple teams his whole career with just his dribbling ability, Steph has zero excuses, every play the warriors run involve illegal screens to get him or klay open shots, kyrie doesn't even need the screen help to beat double teams.

OP isn't going to enjoy truths tbh

:cheers:

[r0drig0lac]

OP with yet another shit post.

Offense and defense is part of the game of basketball. When GSW has the ball, CLE is supposed to stop them from shooting. It's called playing defense. This is the NBA Finals not the regular season where Curry couldn't be touched and he went off. When OKC and CLE actually play physical, tough defense, this is what you get. He's supposed to be the only unanimous MVP in NBA history, so he needs to do what he supposed to do, which is be the MVP.

You say you have high BBIQ, I don't see it. You should know this. It's basic. Stop making these excuses.

1. He's not injured. He got hurt in April. It's June now.
2. It's not his fault his teammates can't make open shots.
3. The games aren't rigged; GSW is just playing like shit.

I wish you had the same criteria for LeBron like you do Curry. If LeBron was playing like this you would have a field day about how he is a fraud, coward, playing for the most stacked team with the highest payroll in the league. All I am hearing from fans, media and the Warriors is talk, talk, talk. Actions speak louder than words. Go out and play the game.

GSW had 2 chances to close this out. This is just the reverse OKC series. I feel the Cavs will win. OKC laid the blueprint on how to beat them but they choked. LeBron is on another level right now and he should close this out. If the Cavs win I cannot wait to read your 123456432 shit threads to discredit the Cavs. It's going to be a long summer for you and the others. It's going to taste delicious.


great post

[ImKobe]

This. Double teams never stopped superstars before.

And have they really stopped Curry? he's shooting 45% from 3 while breaking the Finals 3pt record despite the defense and despite the blowouts and him playing only 30 minutes a game for the first half of the series due to all the blowouts

If Game 7 is close from start to finish, Curry will have a big game stats-wise.

[ArbitraryWater]

ImKobe's good ol bipolar self is back again.... suddenly hes sucking Curry/GSW dick again :oldlol: Thats the ImKobe I know!

[ImKobe]

ImKobe's good ol bipolar self is back again.... suddenly hes sucking Curry/GSW dick again :oldlol: Thats the ImKobe I know!

Picked Cavs to win in 6 to start the series

after they failed to close Game 4 (the only "close" game of the series) that followed a bogus suspension on Green, I can't make a case for them to win a Game 7 on the road if both Green and Iggy are healthy.