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Warriors’ Steve Kerr compares Steph Curry to NBA GOAT in late stages of career
Steve Kerr has compared coaching Stephen Curry at 38 to playing alongside Michael Jordan, saying both stars repeatedly amaze despite defences’ efforts to contain them. The comparison highlights Curry’s continued scoring and competitiveness late in his career.
Curry played just 43 games last season while managing runner’s knee, but has appeared in six games this season and is averaging 30 points. He is shooting 42.9% from three-point range and 46.8% overall, and scored 44 against Minnesota on 28 October. Kerr has won nine NBA titles across his playing and coaching careers; Jordan won six as a player.
In short
- Kerr says coaching Curry recalls playing with Jordan.
- Curry is averaging 30 points this season.
- Kerr has won nine NBA titles.
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The case for
Kerr’s comparison is defensible as praise for Curry’s rare ability to remain an elite scorer and command defensive attention late in his career. His early-season production and 44-point game suggest that, despite last season’s injury-limited appearances, he can still produce performances reminiscent of Jordan’s sustained excellence.
The case against
The comparison can be seen as premature or too broad: a six-game stretch and one standout performance offer limited evidence about Curry’s durability or his place alongside Jordan across full careers. Jordan’s six player titles and overall record provide a different benchmark, so Kerr’s remarks may work better as an observation about their shared capacity to amaze than as an equivalence in achievement.
Explained simply
Stephen Curry is the Golden State Warriors’ long-time point guard, known for his long-range shooting and role in the team’s championship years. Steve Kerr, the Warriors’ coach, played alongside Michael Jordan on the Chicago Bulls and later coached Curry.
Jordan is often called the greatest player in NBA history, while Curry changed how widely teams use three-point shots. Both have remained notable for their scoring and competitiveness as they have aged, even as opponents try to limit their impact.
Curry missed much of last season while managing a knee problem. His continued high-level play matters to the Warriors as they rely on him to lead their attack.