The legendary Box and 1 Game | When Curry took on the Raptors in the 2019 Finals

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  • čas přidán 2. 06. 2019
  • Stephen Curry only made 6 shots in Game 2 of the 2019 NBA Finals vs. the Toronto Raptors. He only tallied 4 assists. But he applied huge amounts of pressure to the Raptors defense. This detailed film breakdown analyzes all of the different ways he created shots for teammates -- off the dribble, off-ball gravity, with his movement and as a screener.
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Komentáře • 905

  • @MrPlow-jc4cr
    @MrPlow-jc4cr Před 5 lety +2020

    Curry's legacy will be love from casual fans, but true respect from analysts like yourself.

    • @Andrejsxeify
      @Andrejsxeify Před 5 lety +77

      And hate from the media.

    • @aghazi94
      @aghazi94 Před 5 lety +30

      Tbh he made watch nba. It's been five years now

    • @scoobydoo3928
      @scoobydoo3928 Před 5 lety +48

      @@aghazi94 Couldn't agree with you more. Curry will always be underrated unless you really watch. If not drawing the other team's attention, and left open, he can make unbelievable shots look effortless. And he understands this, and is selflessly drawing the attention of defenders constantly. He is the one that makes me want to watch NBA again.

    • @Oppenheimer1967
      @Oppenheimer1967 Před 5 lety +1

      Scooby Doo he’s currently shooting 40% from the field in the finals 🌝. He shot even worse against the rockets , 27% from 3 and 40% from the field

    • @bvilceisvilceus
      @bvilceisvilceus Před 5 lety +9

      @@Oppenheimer1967 he is shooting 40% well getting constantly double team and even being force to go up against a box and 1. This final series is the perfect example of what this video is about. In the rocket series he was performing badly, but he still help his team beat them in game 6. To continue on what about his performance against the trail blazers in which he average over 30 ppg.

  • @precisism1804
    @precisism1804 Před 5 lety +1280

    Casual fans and even most of the media don’t understand this concept, and thus Steph is critically undervalued. Lethal with the ball, lethal without the ball, the maestro of the greatest offense of all-time. Thank you for this video.

    • @swaggy3987
      @swaggy3987 Před 5 lety +89

      "the maestro of the greatest offense of all-time" this is absolutely the best way to describe it. steph will always be underappreciated. #goat

    • @FurdgeBJJ
      @FurdgeBJJ Před 5 lety +25

      Precisism All I hear is max kellermen giving the mvp to someone else and says Steph isn’t clutch no other PG can do what he does

    • @chris_2208
      @chris_2208 Před 5 lety +10

      The Maestro is Steve Kerr but of course big credit to Curry for carrying out the plan

    • @menkirdennis6686
      @menkirdennis6686 Před 5 lety +6

      @@FurdgeBJJ 😂😂😂 i saw that yesterday. Everybody was getting on him in the comments "stick to baseball" .. so on and so forth

    • @benndarayta9156
      @benndarayta9156 Před 5 lety +4

      They only look at whats written on paper....but dont dive this deep of analytics

  • @ubadman1
    @ubadman1 Před 5 lety +1448

    curry is the only person in NBA history to draw a triple team without the ball.

    • @jdtagalog6470
      @jdtagalog6470 Před 5 lety +18

      Haha so true man 😂

    • @jdtagalog6470
      @jdtagalog6470 Před 5 lety +12

      So true man 😂

    • @prettyteeth
      @prettyteeth Před 5 lety +47

      Best player in the league because of it.

    • @hans1279
      @hans1279 Před 5 lety +12

      These comment is the best. This is so true.

    • @Qwerty-wm9qu
      @Qwerty-wm9qu Před 5 lety +113

      Hes the only player to draw a box and 1 in the finals

  • @kxng_jordxn
    @kxng_jordxn Před 5 lety +619

    Steph's impact with and without having the ball is one of the more prominent reasons as to why KD came in the 1st place.

    • @areezzy
      @areezzy Před 5 lety +56

      The Rose that grew from concrete KD gets credit for the open looks that Curry’s gravity creates

    • @Floyd_Steel
      @Floyd_Steel Před 5 lety +14

      @@areezzy Would you say that Steph gets credit for the open looks that Draymond and Looney's screens create? 🤔

    • @learningisgrowing
      @learningisgrowing Před 5 lety +3

      It's likely the reason he won rings and fmvps as well

    • @MrMW2nd
      @MrMW2nd Před 5 lety +4

      Woah are you trying to say curry is a better teammate than Westbrook? Cool it bud. Westbrook passes the ball 10 times a game man. He is the epitome of unselfish /s

    • @jadedelacruz8662
      @jadedelacruz8662 Před 5 lety +9

      @@MrMW2nd and shoots 50plus on a below 30% shooting, he is also the epitome of selfish

  • @MichaelKing015
    @MichaelKing015 Před 5 lety +645

    Holy crap this is like the Pistons following Jordan around LOL the impact Steph is creating is amazing

    • @jogmesson
      @jogmesson Před 5 lety +25

      Basketballfan15 the Curry Rules

    • @jfranklin8190
      @jfranklin8190 Před 5 lety +4

      best player since 2014-15 season

    • @zoesh2441
      @zoesh2441 Před 5 lety +11

      Huge Jordan fan over here but this is even more effective than Jordan

    • @sankeerthkoshy61
      @sankeerthkoshy61 Před 4 lety +1

      Jordan Franklin with 0 finals MVPs

    • @jfranklin8190
      @jfranklin8190 Před 4 lety +7

      @@sankeerthkoshy61 a subjective award voted on by 11 personalities from the media like Ramona Shelburne and Doris Burke? It's a worthless award and why no one talks about it unless its Curry. Tom Brady and Michael Jordan arent the GOATs because of Superbowl MVPs or Finals MVPs for this reason.

  • @precisism1804
    @precisism1804 Před 5 lety +157

    This man is so good that defenses HAVE to overplay him like this, because if they don’t he’s probably going for 30+ by the 3rd quarter on godlike efficiency and blowing you out.

    • @travellerman3783
      @travellerman3783 Před 5 lety +6

      Precisism that outburst in rockets game 6 in 2nd half was nick nurse reference. Curry is so lethal

  • @siphillis
    @siphillis Před 5 lety +446

    You could very reasonably argue Steph is the most valuable player in the NBA.

    • @shade0180
      @shade0180 Před 5 lety +38

      @jamar reid MJ actually have the same gravity, we could literally see that whenever jordan enters the mid range and driving lanes. Curry's gravity is much larger due to its limit being right on the Logo. Basically MJ needs to be trapped just before the 3 point line, While Curry needs to be trapped right before the half court line. They do have the same gravity.

    • @daanishgupta
      @daanishgupta Před 5 lety +6

      @jamar reid I don't think he's throwing shade at Jordan.

    • @daanishgupta
      @daanishgupta Před 5 lety +1

      @jamar reid Ok

    • @shade0180
      @shade0180 Před 5 lety +13

      @jamar reid Actually I wasn't arguing anything, I'm just pointing out that MJ had the same impact as Curry did. Considering you just said Nobody impacts the game like curry.

    • @victorm.6760
      @victorm.6760 Před 5 lety +2

      @jamar reid he said they had the same "gravity"... twice. He never compared who is better

  • @gullintanni
    @gullintanni Před 5 lety +192

    That's why so many casuals don't recognize Curry as an all time great offensive player. They can't see that his gravity bends defenses out of shape, making it easy for his teammates to excel. This ignorance is why his teammates have FMVP throphies instead of Curry. Steph is the true MVP.

    • @3_aldousdukequitalig151
      @3_aldousdukequitalig151 Před 5 lety +16

      only coaches will truly understand this

    • @gullintanni
      @gullintanni Před 5 lety +7

      @@3_aldousdukequitalig151 Well, I have coached a national champion youth squad. Maybe that's why it's clear to me?

    • @kingphil4073
      @kingphil4073 Před 4 lety +1

      Lol. This explains why Iguodala won?

    • @sankeerthkoshy61
      @sankeerthkoshy61 Před 4 lety

      King Phil these curry stans all have this excuses 😂

    • @wallstreetzoomer
      @wallstreetzoomer Před 4 lety +8

      @@kingphil4073 It does. Although Iguodala won moreso because of narrative hE StoPped lEBron
      Kd won because media numbnuts only look at the box score

  • @Bogdan-hu7ms
    @Bogdan-hu7ms Před 5 lety +345

    Man Steph can have 0 points game and still have huge impact on the game becouse of that gravity and offense that gsw runs
    Its honestly amazing to watch

    • @0devildante0
      @0devildante0 Před 5 lety +24

      He actually did that once back in Davidson days.

    • @pockystick8557
      @pockystick8557 Před 5 lety +27

      It happened. Versus Loyola. They hold off Steph for 0 points but lost 30. I think they run a triangle defense on him all game.

    • @sumbratko
      @sumbratko Před 5 lety +2

      @@pockystick8557 can we have a video of it? I need to watch it

    • @pockystick8557
      @pockystick8557 Před 5 lety +6

      @@sumbratko czcams.com/video/v7QsXUnq57U/video.html
      Only the commentary about the game sorry bru

    • @whincitywhincity
      @whincitywhincity Před 5 lety +33

      Pepe the Frog exactly. That's what many people don't understand. "CuRrY iS uSelEsS wHeN iT cOmEs tO tHe FiNaLs" "cUrRy cHokEd aT tHe 4tH QuArTeR of gAmE 2". They didn't even realized that Curry is the big reason why the opponent's defense gets messed up because all of their attention is on him especially when he is moving off the ball or setting screens, leaving his teammates wide open.

  • @b-radg916
    @b-radg916 Před 5 lety +45

    4:09 "In this case, Van Vleet chased Curry around the court like it was recess…" 🤣🤣🤣

  • @Soosss
    @Soosss Před 5 lety +343

    Steph is so underrated, very few players in HISTORY deserve such attention. They literally ran a box and1 against him like wtf lol

    • @IChoozUpikachu
      @IChoozUpikachu Před 5 lety +32

      Hes amazing but not underrated at all, he's already the #2 pg all time behind magic. When his career is done im sure we'll be calling him #1

    • @dimsel6151
      @dimsel6151 Před 5 lety +50

      @@IChoozUpikachu maybe he said underrated because of the dumb haters that downplay him. Well, he already is a 1st ballot HOF once he retired

    • @bboywolf
      @bboywolf Před 5 lety +9

      @@dimsel6151 he's not a point guard though... he just plays the point, runs the offense off and on ball, and creates for his teammates. Remember he's not a point guard though so we can't put him on the all time list.... we have to just discredit him because he's not jumping 40inches

    • @DGG-DomGotGame
      @DGG-DomGotGame Před 5 lety +7

      Goat Nelly I’d assume so cause boy we better cherish his greatness while we have it (want the raptors to win the championship but if KD stays out and Warriors win with Steph as finals MVP I’ll be cool with that🤷‍♂️)

    • @wallstreetzoomer
      @wallstreetzoomer Před 5 lety +28

      @@bboywolf nobody says point guard can only average 10 assists, it's point guard not pass guard.

  • @ArmandTheBlackRevolutionary
    @ArmandTheBlackRevolutionary Před 5 lety +202

    Dissected the Raptors last night. His footwork, timing, patience, and scoring were all just tremendous. People just dont understand exactly how great he is because they dont watch anything other than the ball.

    • @hans1279
      @hans1279 Před 5 lety +12

      Casual fans will only be watching the ball, where it goes and where it came from. But if you watch how GSW, you will not look for the ball, instead will look on how Curry maneuvers all those screens, relocating and circling defenses on their feet. Really a thing of beauty, we don't when will be the next Steph to impact the game just like he is doing, so for us that is witnessing these, we should appreciate the greatness of Steph Curry.

    • @Oppenheimer1967
      @Oppenheimer1967 Před 5 lety

      Jahn Hans Bronilla so great that he shot 40% from the field this series

    • @charleswashington3973
      @charleswashington3973 Před 4 lety +1

      Benjamin Franklin Did you even watch the video

    • @wallstreetzoomer
      @wallstreetzoomer Před 4 lety

      @@charleswashington3973 No need to reply to an obvious troll

  • @rm9130
    @rm9130 Před 5 lety +147

    Unfortunately, analysts from the media don't see it this way and will criticize him based on the stat sheet

    • @NaiKzOfficial
      @NaiKzOfficial Před 5 lety +34

      A story sells, the truth doesn't....

    • @anthonywadem
      @anthonywadem Před 5 lety +15

      I really can't believe they watch the games. How are they not wondering how Livingston, Iggy and Draymond get those free dunks and lay-ups in half court offense. They literally get so many it must feels like the pre game lay up lines.

    • @therambler3713
      @therambler3713 Před 5 lety +28

      I honestly don't know how you can expect a guy to have more than 20 points when he's constantly being triple teamed

    • @learningisgrowing
      @learningisgrowing Před 5 lety +2

      And will gift fmvp to other players smh

    • @learningisgrowing
      @learningisgrowing Před 5 lety +7

      @@NaiKzOfficial the stories cost Steph fmvps smh

  • @SunRys1
    @SunRys1 Před 5 lety +142

    Exquisite shooters require more attention, and sometimes double teams on weak side switches.
    Durant, Korver, (a few years younger verison,) Klay, and Thompson are players who shoot amazing, but force the defense to suck in and pay attention by how they run around and cause disruption.
    Reddick also comes to mind.
    Curry sets many screens, sacrifices his body to draw charges, excellent ball handling probably one of the best.
    And hes the deadliest sniper of all time.
    Curry has changed how we see the game, and the crazy thing is Steph is content with being 2nd best player to KD.
    We have seen how far the Golden State Warriors can go, when hes clicking on all optimal levels. But hes a team player, rarely causes chemistry issues, and has been okay with being 2nd fiddle after being 1st.
    We forget basketball is a team sport, what else could you realistically say? The splash brothers have cultivated a culture and modernized the NBA landscape. But Curry is the catalyst for it all.

    • @gumersindocebollero3261
      @gumersindocebollero3261 Před 5 lety +11

      Except Curry is the best player.

    • @SunRys1
      @SunRys1 Před 5 lety +1

      @@gumersindocebollero3261 Over Durant? I think Curry and Durant are both equally dominant.

    • @fmvp6892
      @fmvp6892 Před 5 lety +13

      MonKhousE Curry is better than Durant, he may have the height for defensive purposes but Curry impacts the game way more. Even Doc rivers said they plan their defense around Curry because the points dont impact the game the same. Kevin can score 40 and u dont know of they won or lost, Steph scored 40 u know its a dub and he only played like 32 mins and won by 10+

    • @Van_ax
      @Van_ax Před 4 lety

      FMVP Allergy Season -
      That’s not really true, curry scored 47 in game 3 and they lost.

    • @jepnyoungjoon5286
      @jepnyoungjoon5286 Před 4 lety

      @@Van_ax outlier since curry was without thompson, looney, durant in the NBA finals

  • @pyrosdestiny
    @pyrosdestiny Před 5 lety +76

    This is what makes him the best player in the NBA. Do you think Harden or Giannis or Kawhi move without the ball and create that kind of reaction from defences for their teammates!?

    • @Van_ax
      @Van_ax Před 4 lety

      pyrosdestiny -
      It makes him a better off-ball player......it doesn’t make him a better player

  • @MrLakerfan2490
    @MrLakerfan2490 Před 5 lety +60

    Steph might never win Finals MVP, but this unselfishness just might be these Warriors' legacy: Their best player always allowed others to shine instead of diminishing them.

    • @saiwaqa2573
      @saiwaqa2573 Před 5 lety +10

      He is demonstrating what the term "make your team mates better" actuially means. KD is great, but will he been seen as so great away from Curry, away from Curry's gravity, away from the Golden State Warriors system? When its all on the line and he alone has to get it done? No, i don't think so. If KD faced this level of defences, he will crumble.

    • @MrLakerfan2490
      @MrLakerfan2490 Před 5 lety

      @@saiwaqa2573 That remains to be seen. From that perspective, I'd like to see him join a team like the Knicks next year

    • @davon6704
      @davon6704 Před 4 lety

      @@MrLakerfan2490 no one wants to go the Knicks why would you go to a trash ass team when teams that actually win want you

    • @MrLakerfan2490
      @MrLakerfan2490 Před 4 lety

      @@davon6704 There's no reason whatsoever, I'm just saying I would be interested in seeing how far he can take a team by himself. Oh well, that's a moot point now

    • @Ohandori
      @Ohandori Před rokem

      @@saiwaqa2573 I guess you were right

  • @JD-mz1rl
    @JD-mz1rl Před 5 lety +342

    Every time Steph is double teamed and his team scores a bucket, he should be given an assist.

    • @SPDSniper310
      @SPDSniper310 Před 5 lety +15

      Lebron would average 40 assists per game

    • @asterisk911
      @asterisk911 Před 5 lety +92

      I still remember game 1 of the 2017 Finals when the Cavs saw Kevin Durant with the ball in transition at half court, and both defenders cleared out of his way to guard Curry at the wing. They thought that, all things considered, they liked their chances of KD missing an uncontested dunk more than Curry missing a 3-point shot with only 1 defender on him.
      Seriously, that's some Barry Bonds level shit. Even in this age of analytics, people are so afraid of Curry that they forget that his expected production on such a 3 is only something like 1.4 points per shot, whereas KD on a totally uncontested dunk is something like 1.98 points per shot. That's how scary Curry is.

    • @anthonywadem
      @anthonywadem Před 5 lety +43

      @@asterisk911 If this ain't the greatest exemple of the Curry threat I don't know what is. They view Steph's 3pt in transition like John Wick's car.

    • @eneaburaku1922
      @eneaburaku1922 Před 5 lety +15

      @@SPDSniper310 Lebron never gets double teamed or trapped and most of the time forces a switch on smaller man Curry on him and drives past him to help defender and then dishes it and the squad then recovers to contest the shooters.

    • @JD-mz1rl
      @JD-mz1rl Před 5 lety +13

      @@SPDSniper310 LeBron is doubled way less.

  • @astrocade9541
    @astrocade9541 Před 5 lety +161

    Can we please send this to ESPN

    • @astrocade9541
      @astrocade9541 Před 5 lety +3

      @Chandler Freeman I felt that

    • @astrocade9541
      @astrocade9541 Před 5 lety +2

      @Mugen Ok so im not crazy. People easily just listen to narratives and repeat what they say.

    • @itrig7679
      @itrig7679 Před 5 lety +3

      The media know everything, they only please casual fans for rating and views! in the regular season they talk about Lonzo Ball more than Steph, and also Bron being the goat.

    • @rayperez6322
      @rayperez6322 Před 5 lety +1

      amen

    • @Ikekujux
      @Ikekujux Před 4 lety +1

      They will use it to make Lebron video of same type. ESPN does not give shit about players other than Lebron

  • @obnoxiouslakerfan
    @obnoxiouslakerfan Před 5 lety +360

    This video needed to be made, and it did not disappoint. Thank you!!

  • @guccimomafly
    @guccimomafly Před 5 lety +42

    Someone needs to show this to Max Kellerman. Like I've noticed Curry has this effect, but it's hard to prove to someone without any concrete video examples...but Thinking Basketball always comes through in that regard. Great video as always!

    • @iyado25
      @iyado25 Před 5 lety +11

      Someone needs to fire people like Max Kellerman and other media idiots and replace them with people that understand the game.

    • @kuramakurta9780
      @kuramakurta9780 Před 5 lety +1

      they probably didnt even watch games tbh

    • @freddyfontan476
      @freddyfontan476 Před 5 lety +1

      iyado25 Yep I agree but the problem is his stupid statements attract casuals and they bring a lot of money and views bc there’s so many of them that just mindlessly look for those “wow” headlines

    • @iyado25
      @iyado25 Před 5 lety +1

      @@freddyfontan476 100%!! The problem is that for some reason we like to listen to clowns with 0 analysis skills. Take Charles Barkley for example, most of he says is meaningless, and most of his "expert predictions" are wrong. It is always driven by emotions and gut feelings rather than true analysis. But, and for some strange reason, we always listen to him and for me personally, I think I just want to see if he would have any dignity or self-respect to admit it and change his ways. Right now most of the "analysts" are clowns and far from real analysis, honestly, it is our fault (at least mine) because we watch them.

    • @derrickhoward1543
      @derrickhoward1543 Před 5 lety +6

      Tim Legler is one of the only media members I've seen point out Steph's gravity & overall impact on games.

  • @joejames1794
    @joejames1794 Před 5 lety +261

    I thought us Steph fans were just crazy lol we ain’t joking when we say #Gravity 🗣🗣🗣

    • @diovo1127
      @diovo1127 Před 5 lety +7

      Yep, i never understood why no one had ever made a video about this.

    • @akaglide3485
      @akaglide3485 Před 5 lety

      Lol

  • @alexandervarga6949
    @alexandervarga6949 Před 5 lety +56

    can you please do a longer than usual video (for you)(20-30) all about everything that curry does. he is simply just too amazing

    • @SPDSniper310
      @SPDSniper310 Před 5 lety +4

      Steph fans would nut in their pants immediately

    • @millynguyen2455
      @millynguyen2455 Před 5 lety

      SPDSniper310 go to school kid.

    • @mikey3932
      @mikey3932 Před 5 lety

      @@SPDSniper310 yea we real would

    • @SPDSniper310
      @SPDSniper310 Před 5 lety

      Milly Nguyen damn Milly you’re actually mad huh

  • @obnoxiouslakerfan
    @obnoxiouslakerfan Před 5 lety +125

    Curry has the most gravity of any player since Shaq

    • @Chefcurry23
      @Chefcurry23 Před 5 lety +2

      Obnoxious Laker Fan since MJ

    • @Floyd_Steel
      @Floyd_Steel Před 5 lety +4

      Giannis has prime shaq gravity

    • @NaiKzOfficial
      @NaiKzOfficial Před 5 lety +2

      @Rolf Harris Lmaooo

    • @Andrejsxeify
      @Andrejsxeify Před 5 lety +15

      Its just a different kind of gravity. Steph pulls defenders outside of the 3pt line which spaces the floor for easy dunks every single game. Sometimes i think teams are better allowing him to drop 50 on them and pray he goes cold that night.

    • @obnoxiouslakerfan
      @obnoxiouslakerfan Před 5 lety

      E BO Giannis is legit, but yeah prime shaq was a different beast who honestly was triple teamed more than he was simply doubled

  • @fisheyes9744
    @fisheyes9744 Před 5 lety +15

    Damn, Curry's existence alone disrupts defense. What a guy!

  • @toukaK
    @toukaK Před 5 lety +108

    on point analysis, I love it! TNT should hire you as an analyst!

    • @kassios
      @kassios Před 5 lety +18

      Man, if they hire Thinking Basketball they would have to fire all those Broussard, Max Kellerman, Skip Bayless etc opinionists and actually talk basketball.

    • @travellerman3783
      @travellerman3783 Před 5 lety +4

      He can join tim legler. A good analyst

    • @joshuat6124
      @joshuat6124 Před 4 lety

      Totally agree. I think it will do lots to improve knowledge and appreciate of this game we love.

  • @drizz9572
    @drizz9572 Před 5 lety +37

    Someone has so much hate for curry that they disliked this video. Wow

    • @auotukun872
      @auotukun872 Před 5 lety

      part of the sport my man just chill, where there is love there is hate :D

    • @menkirdennis6686
      @menkirdennis6686 Před 5 lety +6

      @@auotukun872 you right. Still sad tho

    • @drizz9572
      @drizz9572 Před 5 lety

      auot ukun that’s a bailout answer. It’s wild that there’s so much hate it in some people.

  • @virajsfvk
    @virajsfvk Před 5 lety +49

    Like the earth, Steph has a massive mass on the court which pulls players. 😂

  • @JackyDayt
    @JackyDayt Před 5 lety +33

    I was like Curry had decent game and I was surprised when everybody was like Curry played bad. Curry standing behind the 3 point line creates so much gravity , which allows others to get easier shots.

  • @kb24rd
    @kb24rd Před 5 lety +29

    Curry rules>any other defensive strategy. Double triple teams box and one. Hes an all time great. A leader a great guy. Much much respect. Salute.

  • @cjlacsamana2059
    @cjlacsamana2059 Před 5 lety +15

    Yall know how bigger celestial bodies have greater gravity and pull smaller celestial bodies towards them? Steph's gravity works the other way around because usually he is the smallest guy on the court and still he makes defenders form a double, triple and sometimes a quadruple team.

  • @frzferdinand72
    @frzferdinand72 Před 5 lety +9

    Elevating offense into an art form.

  • @x1u_r1e
    @x1u_r1e Před 3 lety +5

    Damn, they never leave curry open.. even without the ball lol

  • @boltup5932
    @boltup5932 Před 5 lety +73

    Best CZcamsr hands down. Keep up the great work man!!!

    • @goldenboyi1989
      @goldenboyi1989 Před 5 lety

      OF ALL TIME? BE serious, he doesnt even have 100K subs and others have 50,000,000

  • @jeanccos
    @jeanccos Před 4 lety +6

    It’s crazy how he still averaged 30 points in the finals being guarded like this 😂😂

  • @camdonking1919
    @camdonking1919 Před 4 lety +2

    What truly makes him great is his understanding of his effect on the defense, and his willingness to be a decoy to set up his teammates. Yes, he can't physically dominate like a bigger player, but his impact makes up for it (his teammates have to hit shots)

  • @swiss1162
    @swiss1162 Před 3 lety +4

    4:16 "Vanvleet chased him around like it was recess" Oh my god that got to me. I don't know why tho.

  • @TheNeoShinji
    @TheNeoShinji Před 5 lety +3

    That's what make Steph such a special player, dangerous with the ball and without the ball. The small little things he did helping the warriors winning the game. I'm not surprised because in Warriors there are many players with such traits like Draymond and Klay. They are so ridiculously too team oriented and not selfish. Leaving behind personal accolade for the sake of winning game and championships. Willing to have pay cut just to ensure they get Durant. That's why The Warriors managed to assemble this Dynasty, simply superior team culture.

  • @giantl9196
    @giantl9196 Před 5 lety +8

    stuff like this doesn't show up in the XX/YY/ZZ box numbers and I think that's where he's most underrated

  • @muiz-zaelang3024
    @muiz-zaelang3024 Před 5 lety +2

    This is the reality of golden state greatness. NBA opposing team coaches’ nightmare Curry’s shooting; curry’s unselfishness; curry’s ability to impact the game with or without the ball in his hands; curry’s wisdom and embracing strength in numbers and love to win more than his individual stat...

  • @oldnewnewold1310
    @oldnewnewold1310 Před 5 lety +3

    Imagine running around the court for 40 minutes and still making all those shots
    AMAZING !!!!😉

    • @lazytotype909
      @lazytotype909 Před 5 lety +2

      Like D'Aaron Fox pointed out Steph's body conditioning is very good he runs around so much without even sweating

  • @osciel1080
    @osciel1080 Před 5 lety +14

    his play reminds me of a soccer player in the way that he passes and moves to get it back... maybe why hes so hard to guard they’re not used to guarding that

  • @Dani741
    @Dani741 Před 5 lety +5

    Steph single handed destroy Toronto defense with his movement no one does it like him even when he score not so much in game 2 is such a force even if he wasnt 100% ....amazing to watch

    • @camdonking1919
      @camdonking1919 Před 4 lety

      Wife be nice if his teammates could hit shots

  • @sch0705
    @sch0705 Před 5 lety +138

    Only those don't know basketball think KD is the best player in Warriors.

    • @isplash3s998
      @isplash3s998 Před 5 lety +21

      Oh he tall and can score ooooh, idiots don't know there's more to basketball than scoring

    • @DonkeyKong5479
      @DonkeyKong5479 Před 5 lety +3

      KD better than the Finals MVP virgin

    • @wallstreetzoomer
      @wallstreetzoomer Před 5 lety +17

      @@DonkeyKong5479 because the voters don't know shit

    • @menkirdennis6686
      @menkirdennis6686 Před 5 lety +4

      @@wallstreetzoomer oof

    • @thumpmasterTRE
      @thumpmasterTRE Před 5 lety +2

      If your talking offensive end curry is better but when it comes to all around impact including defense, KD takes it easily

  • @eyesup4568
    @eyesup4568 Před 5 lety +9

    that is thinking basketball my friends

  • @shrimboy7492
    @shrimboy7492 Před 5 lety +12

    Dude.. that was amazing breakdown!

  • @jblanc9268
    @jblanc9268 Před 5 lety +3

    In every game the chef is the most battered and bruised because of triple team, banging bodies and traps on him. That's absolute gravity.

  • @obnoxiouslakerfan
    @obnoxiouslakerfan Před 5 lety +111

    So essentially Curry is dark matter?

  • @DesignzRUs
    @DesignzRUs Před 5 lety +38

    Props for this. Its a shame you know more basketball than espn but they make money off dumb takes smh

    • @auotukun872
      @auotukun872 Před 5 lety

      Max tries to tease us with his stupidity but hey it's the media/fake news lol

  • @BoscoTungWaldo
    @BoscoTungWaldo Před 5 lety +10

    Great video as always Ben, please never stop sharing !!!!!!!

  • @awayinmymind3970
    @awayinmymind3970 Před 5 lety +3

    It's so clear to see when watching him live how he manipulates the defense without even having the ball

  • @jronqs1294
    @jronqs1294 Před 5 lety +40

    Does all this but "analysts" like max Kellerman continue to slander how Great this dude truly is. Its a shame the media will never allude to his gravity as part of his greatness. They're fixated with braindead 1 on 1 play hence why the media has brainwashed the casual to thinking Kevin Durant is better than this dude lmao

    • @travellerman3783
      @travellerman3783 Před 5 lety +2

      J Ronqs when kd leaves you will see how stupid the media is. The so called analysts are fool clowns..

    • @yavtomar6030
      @yavtomar6030 Před 5 lety +1

      Exactly they even convinced me. Kevin Durant literally blew a 3-1 lead and got outplayed by Steph heavily. Imagine after the finals, saying" oh even if Steph lost 3-1 lead to LeBron" he is still miles better than LeBron.

    • @yavtomar6030
      @yavtomar6030 Před 5 lety +2

      Rob parker etc. Be like oh Steph is the author of 3-1 choke. Kd is their guy. Dude kd blew a 3-1 lead to steph

    • @starpoweredstudios7622
      @starpoweredstudios7622 Před 5 lety +2

      @@yavtomar6030 jalen rose is the worst saying drymond green is the finals mvp so far. He always wanna be contradictory. Curry wont get his respect because he is different and you have to know the game to see his true impact

    • @camdonking1919
      @camdonking1919 Před 4 lety

      They watch basketball, but they don't study basketball

  • @joezawinulreviewsandreacti2509

    Better than bball breakdown right now

  • @joeysukhi6889
    @joeysukhi6889 Před 5 lety +7

    he should be playoff mvp, finals mvp glosses over the quality play of players like steph in favour of nice numbers

  • @glennhuh2332
    @glennhuh2332 Před 5 lety +7

    Lol your like/dislike ratio is insane. 1K vs 6 at the moment. Great content!

  • @dre7472
    @dre7472 Před 5 lety +7

    Love the CZcams vids and the podcast keep up the good work

  • @SoloPerICommenti
    @SoloPerICommenti Před 5 lety +20

    Do the MVP voters see this kind of stuff?

    • @HamzooPineda
      @HamzooPineda Před 5 lety

      SoloPerICommenti nope! Same with liberals, they vote by feelings and not facts.

  • @johnpaulsison7746
    @johnpaulsison7746 Před 5 lety +4

    I love these kinds of analysis videos, new sub here. I like how it breaks down what is actually going on. Cuz some people only rely on points to determine if the SG or PG is good or not.

  • @UnkindledOne1
    @UnkindledOne1 Před 5 lety +4

    Love this channel keep up the good work 👍

  • @lasolamarcos
    @lasolamarcos Před 5 lety +2

    WOW SO WHO HAVE SEEN ALL OF THIS ACTION OF SC30 . . . UNBELIEVBLE NOW YOU MADE ME REALIZED ONE MORE THING SC30 IS TRUELY MY FMVP

  • @honeydesena274
    @honeydesena274 Před 5 lety +1

    Nice review man! Looking forward for more..

  • @Natax99Final
    @Natax99Final Před 3 lety +3

    Beautiful video my man

  • @MegaAdolfSTALIN
    @MegaAdolfSTALIN Před 3 lety +3

    look how defeated patbev looks at 3:24...not the biggest steph fan but after getting educated on his game, im starting to build some appreciate for him

    • @Thanosdidtherighthing
      @Thanosdidtherighthing Před 3 lety

      Beverly was matched up against Kd not Curry. Kd was the #1 option on the warrior

  • @Head_Turnah
    @Head_Turnah Před 5 lety

    Thank you for making this video, whenever people make this point it’s always laughed at or seen as fanboying. This video finally gives it context.

  • @mixingrecords
    @mixingrecords Před 5 lety +1

    Good analysis.
    I was waiting for someone to show this.

  • @thosefantasyfools8918
    @thosefantasyfools8918 Před 5 lety +9

    Excellent work again. Keep these videos coming. And please don't go to ESPN! 😂

  • @Cikun9999
    @Cikun9999 Před 5 lety +3

    See everyone but the media knows the greatnes off steph curry the attention he gets from the defense will create shot for others and he still averages 28 points in the play offs

  • @NOR3CA
    @NOR3CA Před 5 lety +1

    Amazing analysis which tv nba analysis never saw
    Subscribed!!!

  • @darkoneforce2
    @darkoneforce2 Před 5 lety +1

    The 2nd assists, chances created and the space creation concept are things that need to come basketball.

  • @Diablo-rd4ow
    @Diablo-rd4ow Před 5 lety +9

    Casual fans only see stats but those with a real analytic mind will see the depth on Curry's game.
    Because many things Steph did on the court was unwritten stat.
    Like if we can have a new stat called "Screen to score" "gravity points", his impact on the court will be more visualized by casual fans.

  • @victorcheng3576
    @victorcheng3576 Před 5 lety +4

    Good thing he didn’t sprain his ankle @ 2:11 landing on Powell’s foot after the shot. Dodged a bullet.

  • @joashann1276
    @joashann1276 Před 5 lety +1

    I was just waiting for someone to do this... Tnx bro!

  • @robshin8078
    @robshin8078 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for the video. Very technical breakdown, but you explain things in simple fashion for rec hoopers to understand. Nice work!!

  • @noobestofdamall
    @noobestofdamall Před 5 lety +38

    This is why Durant was setting finals records.

    • @goodman5836
      @goodman5836 Před 5 lety +3

      Lol it's not like he didn't average 30ppg on 65TS% as a 23 year old on the thunder....

    • @realityutubetv8846
      @realityutubetv8846 Před 5 lety +3

      @@goodman5836 h
      That's because He's one of the greatest scorers in league history. And it's because of dedication and skill, but it also has a large part to do with his height and versatility. Durant rarely has ever gotten doubled because he can easily pass the ball out. But with curry it's extremely difficult because of his small statue. If you switch Curry's body and height with Durant's, Curry gets a lot more better, and Durant gets a lot worse he wouldn't even be as good as Curry.

    • @saiwaqa2573
      @saiwaqa2573 Před 5 lety +3

      @@realityutubetv8846 Imagine a 7ft curry? Unstoppable!

    • @purplepain92
      @purplepain92 Před 5 lety +1

      @@goodman5836 yep and had no impact, I mean he averaged 30 a game but didn't affect a single game after game one. I'd argue that Westbrook's had more impact and was tougher than kd. Kd is a better player individually than curry but doesn't have the same impact that steph has. And because kd has played with curry he has gotten better. Remember the wcf in 2016. That's the kd you all say is so much better than curry but he couldn't carry his team to the finals with a 3 to 1 lead. This is steph's team and kd has found his place to be successful because of how steph had acclimated to kds tendencies and needs. Also kd was averaging almost 34 plus and they were in danger of going down 3 to 2 vs the rockets who could of sent them home with game six in Houston. Kd since college has never had the impact curry has had and even on this team still doesn't compare in that regard.

    • @goodman5836
      @goodman5836 Před 5 lety

      @@purplepain92 lol "I'd argue westbrook had a bigger impact". That's the most stupid thing I've heard today

  • @writingwithsounds
    @writingwithsounds Před 5 lety +7

    My man you’re my favorite basketball youtuber but it’s 1 am

  • @sahilarora2009
    @sahilarora2009 Před 5 lety

    You are simply so much better and smart than all these other Tv analytics out there ...great content man

  • @miguelrivero8155
    @miguelrivero8155 Před 5 lety

    Masterful breakdown. Keep up the good work bro!

  • @bigdaddymark2256
    @bigdaddymark2256 Před 5 lety +19

    If Draymond could shoot threes consistently, the Warriors would be even more unstoppable than they already are.

    • @morganwong9787
      @morganwong9787 Před 5 lety +3

      imagine lebron instead of draymond at pf smh

  • @MasterGameHawk
    @MasterGameHawk Před 5 lety +3

    the problem with the raptors defense in game 2 is that their pack line defense got cracked, no wonder why cousins played a major role in the game ill explain this later, you see...curry already has gravity, it is not "undetected" but on the contrary is pretty notable to keep your eyes on him since he is a lethal shooter from the perimeter. the problem with the raptors pack line defense is that it leaves a weak side in the corners, and possibly the wings depending on how the pack it leans towards certain wing, if the pack leans to the right wing automatically that leaves the window open for a cut on the weak side, the solution for the gsw is that curry and klay move as much as possible to disrupt the defense and there are some instances were raptors move onto a triangle defense guarding klay and curry and if the spacing is wrong it leaves the paint wide open for another player to make the cut to the basket, i think curry did 2 of his screens this way in the game...now the problem with cousins is that he also has some gravity in him, right now he looks as an underdog due to his injuries but his playstyle is pretty aggresive, they were times were he pushed the ball and due to not getting him checked allows him to playmake, this gravity forces gasol to go and defend him instead of being in the paint, the other problem with him is that he has a good perimeter shooting thats why we see the box more spread open and of course he fought for those 50/50 balls and got 10 rebounds (rebounding that they lacked in game 1) , the problem with this defense setup is curry...he cracks the box and leaves the weak side either the corners, the wings or both open for a perimeter shot, and depending where the box is, either it opens either the whole restricted area or the top of the key for a wide open shot.

  • @el7ation
    @el7ation Před 5 lety

    best basketball analysis possibly ever. really makes you think about the intricacies of this great game!

  • @steezy_0087
    @steezy_0087 Před 5 lety

    This is the only youtube channel where i watch every single video without skipping a second. I would honestly pay money to watch this

  • @ishirchandra6483
    @ishirchandra6483 Před 5 lety +11

    Steph bout to win Finals MVP!

    • @jeydkabigas5193
      @jeydkabigas5193 Před 5 lety

      If Lebron can't win finals MVP in 2017 then Curry wont too

  • @vlucasfs
    @vlucasfs Před 5 lety +41

    Am I the only one who thinks Curry was fouled by both defenders in that final play?

    • @loreen129
      @loreen129 Před 5 lety +19

      Yeah that could have been a reaching in foul. Either way, it would have been a GSW win cause they were in the bonus and you can count Curry's ft as 2 already with that 94% FT shooting.

    • @iPyroNigma
      @iPyroNigma Před 5 lety +4

      Curry is getting hacked on-ball and off-ball all the game while getting no calls for him. That is until he pumpfakes and jumps into an incoming defender. It is often what I experience when a ref who lacks experience starts reffing a game. Players abuse their reaching in, and I end up frustrated for being hit all over the arms during dribbling and being forcebly blocked from moving with the ball. I give credit to Curry for playing through that every single game.
      If I had a better angle at that play I could then see how Siakam and Van Vleet are reaching for the ball and if they made contact, but the NBA's last 2 minute report only states a correct no call during the pass. Not before, which would be the problematic moment.

  • @mariacorazonamante4260

    Wow! Thank you for this video. The analysis you made on how Steph played is what i am telling myself and which i didn't hear much from the media. This is a woman of 65 commenting here. I started to love watching basketball game because of Michael Jordan. When Michael stop, i lost the excitement in basketball till Tim Duncan came then now here comes Steph Curry. I love the way how he introduce 3 points which is now being practice by almost every NBA players. This is one way of having less contact with the opponent. I love his unselfish ways. Thank you so much. God bless you Steph, Draymond, Klay, Andre, Boogie, Andre, Kevin and everyone in the Warriors team. You will be the 2019 Champion.

  • @JustMe00257
    @JustMe00257 Před 5 lety +2

    Fantastic job of an analysis. Curry deserves a lot of credit and respect.

  • @DGG-DomGotGame
    @DGG-DomGotGame Před 5 lety +4

    Bro that vid pointed out so much like I catch a good amount of it when watching but when its is straight play after play after play that he destroys entire defenses by tuning around it is almost hilarious to think that this guy straight up makes other teams completely revamp there defenses to stop him and he still has 4 all star teammates 🙏 KD better leave and Cousins cause I’m tryna see some fair finals... (This one is actually gonna be really interesting and I honestly don’t wanna see KD come back because it’s so much better basketball to watch when he’s out more competitive and even basketball 🤷‍♂️) Nice vid keep it up your going places 4 sure

  • @ast.george3565
    @ast.george3565 Před rokem +2

    the greatest of all time. you cant be the greatest and not make your teammates greater. you all were calling kd a disappointment, and andrew wiggins a bust, said iguodala was over the hill, gp2 wasnt good enough for the league, sean livingston was finished due to losing his explosiveness with the injury... he made all of these guys legends. i dont wanna hear it lol

    • @Oppenheimer1967
      @Oppenheimer1967 Před rokem +1

      WTF are you talking about ? Kd won 4 scoring titles in OKC lol. Curry at best is a top 10 player of all time. Far from the GOAT. When he and Kd were on the same team, he got outplayed by Kd in virtually every playoff series

  • @mamaj03
    @mamaj03 Před 5 lety

    Sir- this breakdown is AMAZING! Thanks for the upload!

  • @aslangroudi
    @aslangroudi Před 5 lety

    As others have said much better than I possible can, this video is pretty much perfect in showing Curry's impact on a game and I thank you!

  • @AyoJeezy
    @AyoJeezy Před 5 lety +42

    I don’t care what anyone says durant is not better than this fool.

    • @ViGuRouSTDE
      @ViGuRouSTDE Před 5 lety

      @jamar reid lebron easily better. 2016 proved it. balanced teams on both sides and he proved it. after KD joined, comparison can't be made cuz teams are so imbalanced.

    • @anthonywadem
      @anthonywadem Před 5 lety

      @@ViGuRouSTDE It wasn't balanced teams tho check the history books.

    • @ViGuRouSTDE
      @ViGuRouSTDE Před 5 lety +1

      @jamar reid dumbass? im rich af nigga i aint dumb hahahah bought bitcoin in 2011 go look up the gains since bitch

    • @Tayo39
      @Tayo39 Před 5 lety +1

      yeah, imo Curry is the GOAT, i'd take him before anybody overall for a pickup game or to start a franchise (see:this video), so with that out the way, are we talkin about team-concept or 1-on-1 cuz 1-on-1 im putting all my marbles on a dozen other players....

    • @Van_ax
      @Van_ax Před 5 lety +2

      jamar reid -
      Curry said himself he wasn’t hurt....he averaged like 28 against the thunder in the WCF on insane efficiency.
      He’s not on LeBrons level at all. Even at age 34.

  • @corleone6380
    @corleone6380 Před 5 lety +32

    same thing last last last last year for real 2018 2017 2016 2015
    thats why curry cant win a fmvp for real💯

    • @dimasirvan8516
      @dimasirvan8516 Před 5 lety +6

      Curry is so dangerous, it need 2-3 players to pay attention just for him alone. If you loose your attention to him, he might kill you with 50 points since his playoff records was 30 point in average, that was with him being doubled every time he go in a offence move, with or without the ball. In his lowest sheet contribution, he still can score 20-25 points.
      His contribution to the team is undeniable.

    • @Van_ax
      @Van_ax Před 5 lety

      jamar reid -
      You don’t win finals mvp off gravity.....every player has gravity

    • @camdonking1919
      @camdonking1919 Před 4 lety

      @@Van_ax not Draymond

  • @dimitrioskappa137
    @dimitrioskappa137 Před 5 lety +1

    thank you for the video!!

  • @mickeblu214
    @mickeblu214 Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you for this video! This is my exact sentiment for those media and pundits discrediting Steph. Like people saying he isn't clutch, and that Draymond and Klay are better at the moment, which is disrespectful. Steph is the Warriors' system, the offense starts with him, and opponents set their defense strategy by taking away Steph because they know it will have a better chance of stopping Warriors rather than locking down Klay or Dray or KD, disrupt the system and it might fail. He gets doubled/tripled team even without the ball! Assists is just overrated, ball movement starts with Steph, sure he is not the last one to pass but the ball moves because of him, not like Harden or Russ who hugs the ball the full 15-20secs then elects to pass. And now they are saying he isn't favoured to be the mvp because he shrinks in the final minutes, the raptors are smart, not like rockets and blazers who didn't lock down Steph (box&1) in the final minutes and Steph killed them. Steph Curry is the underrated player that people/media keeps on discrediting for some unknown agenda or whatever, he changed the game because of his style of play and still people don't want to recognise that...

  • @malachai533
    @malachai533 Před 3 lety +3

    Don't show this video to the casuals who only look at stats

  • @YahudimFromAncientOphir
    @YahudimFromAncientOphir Před 5 lety +3

    And because of this reason. This unselfishness of steph he may have let the MVP trophy go away. There goes your fmvp chances again Mr. CURRY. But that's i think why they will win the chip again. 3PEAT COMING!!!

  • @132james1
    @132james1 Před 5 lety

    You need more content man I have already watched every single one of your videos

  • @Shedrick7711
    @Shedrick7711 Před 5 lety

    I appreciate your analysis unlike many reporters who forget that basketball is a team sport you show how Curry benefits the whole team an not his individual stats.

  • @ducknuts6146
    @ducknuts6146 Před 5 lety +3

    Don’t let this distract you from the fact that Mark Jackson gets ZERO credit for building this so called “dynasty”

    • @funmaster4632
      @funmaster4632 Před 5 lety

      He doesn't get much. Steph would not be as good running his offence.

    • @RIPJimmyA7X
      @RIPJimmyA7X Před 5 lety +3

      Watch his offense he ran compared to kerrs first year, its so drastically different you wouldnt think it was only the very next year. His offense was so stagnate. Also " this so called dynasty"? um ya 5 straight finals with at least 3 titles in 5 years is a little more than a so called dynasty whether your salty ass can handle it or not

  • @bmebuzz8718
    @bmebuzz8718 Před 5 lety +3

    4:04 Why was he so insulted by this play choice😂😂😂

    • @pockystick8557
      @pockystick8557 Před 5 lety

      Aside from the fact that you disrespected everyone else but Curry

    • @bmebuzz8718
      @bmebuzz8718 Před 5 lety

      pocky stick wtf are u talkin about yo

  • @rayperez6322
    @rayperez6322 Před 5 lety

    beautiful passing and team basketball and Curry's ability to help his team. Solid

  • @baller3026
    @baller3026 Před 5 lety

    Great video. Curry is amazing, and Raptors defense was really interesting to dissect