Stephen Curry On Why Game 4 In Boston Mattered So Much To Him

Our guest this week is the greatest shooter of all time and one of our favorite players ever, Stephen Curry. We are not exaggerating when we say this is an all-time episode. We cover SO much in his career and to be honest, I'm not sure there's ever been more laughter in an episode. We're excited to share it first thing tomorrow morning! In this particular clip, Steph explains why he was so emotional in Game 4 of The 2021 NBA Finals between The Golden State Warriors and The Boston Celtics and why he calls it his "favorite game of his career."
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[@JJRedick]

This full conversation goes live first thing tomorrow morning. It’s an all timer (plus I don’t think we’ve ever laughed as much doing a pod). Subscribe if you haven’t. See you all in the morning.

[@colbydoee]

Thank You JJ.

[@williamconway2686]

Great! Setting a reminder!

[@SULLY937]

Aye man if u got Steph u gotta have Bron or Giannis next

[@finessedoctor]

Yo mamma JJ

[@kyze-_yt220]

Up the Bulls

[@King_BeeF]

Love that Steph knows how his fans defend him online 🤣🐐

[@adimihir]

For real man. That was really funny😂😂

[@davon6767]

I’m so that Warriors fan! 😂

[@ckq]

His fans are what make him unlikeable.

[@joshbonds0073]

@@ckq hahaha samething with bron. When your one of those players like not even once in a generation player but they are once in a lifetime players

[@AbsoleteAim]

@@ckq Just hate the fan base then, not the player, it's literally that simple.

[@Anika_30]

Stephen Curry single handedly made me a basketball fan and now I don’t miss a game of his. Favorite player of all time.

[@joshbonds0073]

😂😂😂😂 hahaha same not a fan because I loved Kobe but because of steph I never miss a game of his for real I feel u

[@sueprator9314]

Agree!

[@universalnbacaptions5990]

Same here

[@sleazyeezy9452]

Same here, legit started watching right before his crazy deep shot in OKC and then when I watched that game I was hooked since then 😂

[@ryanmirdadian9850]

Agreed

[@deviin6996]

Even as a Boston fan, nobody can hate on Curry. So inspirational man

[@jimreadey4837]

Same here, and totally agree. 🍀

[@Ontiming2023]

That’s when I put him in my top 10 all time that game I said he went Michael Jordan the shooting version put gsw on his back that whole series this was evidently curry a finals mvp unanimous he said no klay no problem barely any help no problem take this 40 piece an we back in the series I thought they were out

[@KieranHunter]

Don't you mean nobody can hate on on curry? Using can't doesn't work here

[@zlixify8978]

i hate that nigga

[@user-dh7dj3yw1b]

@@KieranHunterright like I hope English isn’t their first language cause…come on now

[@ajthinks1881]

I love how Steph is a grown man with a wife and 3 three kids along as a 4 time champion and still gets in trouble with his mom about his “word choice “😂😂😂

[@TrustNotMyHeart]

So funny. He is already getting in trouble with his mom on his word choice. Everytime he tells these stories, he mentions his mom calling him out. lol

[@justsomedudewithnoneck8329]

@music channel ngl your weird

[@RuNZiT1]

It’s cause he was raised up in a Christian household

[@SanctumROTMG]

@@RuNZiT1 No wonder why his parents be cheating and hiding sht from there kids then.

[@DraikoBeats]

@@justsomedudewithnoneck8329nah he just keeping it 💯😂 let’s talk about it💀

[@Shemzinho]

His greatest ever game. Down 2-1, potentially going to go down 3-1, Draymond and Klay selling constantly and he carved out a masterpiece. Legend.

[@Ontiming2023]

That’s when I put him in my top 10 all time that game I said he went Michael Jordan the shooting version put gsw on his back that whole series this was evidently curry a finals mvp unanimous he said no klay no problem barely any help no problem take this 40 piece an we back in the series I thought they were out

[@thenormalnugget2369]

Klay didn't really play bad that game tho.

[@greatness7619]

Draymond is a role player why would he count on him?

[@kenjie1646]

@@greatness7619 saying that makes you a certified idi0T 🤡🤡🤡

[@vic0343]

@@greatness7619role player his a 4x all star lmfao

[@theelitesquad5923]

Game 4 was one of the most legendary performances in finals history.

[@ricommg]

Iconic !!! This is the game that is 1st in his showcase!

[@Ontiming2023]

That’s when I put him in my top 10 all time that game I said he went Michael Jordan the shooting version put gsw on his back that whole series this was evidently curry a finals mvp unanimous he said no klay no problem barely any help no problem take this 40 piece an we back in the series I thought they were out

[@shaquilleoneal4240]

No it’s not

[@locateemilio3230]

@@shaquilleoneal4240 dummy

[@getmoneychill6462]

@@shaquilleoneal4240 Name another better moment .Game 4 best moment ever in the nba

[@bobt9705]

Cats also forget that Steph grabbed 10 boards to go along with his 43 points against the number 1 defense in the NBA. Steph knew the assignment and enhanced his legacy to new heights.

[@jdapaul1351]

Good point, although you must remember that GS is #2 in defensive rating by just a bit (less than a one point, I think), but what he did was spectacular.

[@DanielGonzalez-vo5ni]

His rebounding ability is always underrated he just plays the angles right and is way stronger than people think I remember him out muscling Dwight Howard for a rebound right under the hoop

[@jdapaul1351]

@@DanielGonzalez-vo5ni like Dennis Rodman. He didn't have the height compared to traditional centers but he studied angles

[@juliodanielinsfran154]

This was humbling, hearing one the greatest players of all time open himself and show that even himself had doubts, even after having accomplished almost everything he could’ve.

[@Q.Q.]

It is so humbling to behold people ceaselessly misuse the term humbling. It's so humbling that one needs to humble oneself off to a humbling ice cream store and get a big, humbling scoop of humbling ice cream, so that one can humble oneself back to himself again, in a humbling fashion. So humbling.

[@CARBONHAWK1]

WarDell Laptop Curry got saved by an injured JT that took him to 6 games, top 10 I don’t think so😂🤡

[@BlueJaysForever-zb3ty]

Cry bozo. Curry top 10 easy. Wiggins just locked him up

[@elflacoaldair]

@@CARBONHAWK1 sound really hurt

[@LB-kr5ku]

@@CARBONHAWK1 Boy go sit down and cry alone. 😂

[@SSJRome]

What was underrated about Game 4 was the fact that Steph went off the way he did and went against the crowd to take the heat off of Draymond 🥲 real leader vibes

[@semi6544]

Then Draymond started this year by proving the Boston fans right. Now the team plays with little energy because Draymond was in charge of that. Now the young players aren't playing well because the leader of the young guys was punched by one of the leaders of the team. Now the loudest voice inspires derision. Boston fans told no lies.

[@SSJRome]

@@semi6544 you sure about that i mean some of them was using derogatory language

[@semi6544]

@@SSJRome -- Nah, those fans were totally obnoxious. It totally wasn't called for. I'm just saying Draymond isn't a great person. There was a reason Draymond was a target for those chants.

[@SSJRome]

@@semi6544 yeah no argument there. And then he had the nerve to go on JJ podcast and say Steph curry couldn’t get his own shot at one point 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@SSJRome]

@@semi6544 yeah his act got old real quick smh

[@DaggerMan11]

Steph's best attribute is probably his self-awareness

[@spidle2653]

His shots pretty good too, but i get what youre saying

[@Yute01]

@@spidle2653 His shot is pretty decent yeah. Could use some work though.

[@ryanc2818]

@@Yute01 with some more prac he might be a top 3 three point shooter someday

[@carloscoto8337]

@@ryanc2818 that's a stretch, maybe if he practices a bit more can become a reliable catch and shoot guy but honestly he is better catching lobs and dunking

[@doubleeph8920]

@FadedTheMenace You must've missed last year's playoffs then because you're dead wrong about Steph's defence! Steph has also led the league in steals!

[@controversialmann5345]

Game 4 was def the most important game of his career

[@Ontiming2023]

That’s when I put him in my top 10 all time that game I said he went Michael Jordan the shooting version put gsw on his back that whole series this was evidently curry a finals mvp unanimous he said no klay no problem barely any help no problem take this 40 piece an we back in the series I thought they were out

[@controversialmann5345]

@@Ontiming2023 He had help strength in numbers baby. He had that one game he played like that but overall his team had his back and theres nothing wrong with that.

[@joykenn9772]

Nah Game 7 of 2016 was

[@ucruz3]

Truly legendary, after a year and still feeling chills 😅

[@spiritofworship8776]

There are levels to this. Steph is on his own level.

[@Superdupafool]

steph is better than bron

[@Yute01]

@@Superdupafool 💀

[@lukedoty9649]

@@Yute01 He is right now but not all time

[@Yute01]

@@lukedoty9649 My nigga got a GSW pfp. Mandem stay moving mad still.

[@AbsoleteAim]

@@Yute01 I mean what he said isn't a crazy take, LeBron is at the very least No. 2 all time for most people, but Steph so far this season has been the better player.

[@Sam-ws1mu]

The fact that he took that heat and went crazy for Dray and the team speaks volumes of the kinda leader that he is.

[@frostyflakkes2692]

It’s crazy how normal Steph is. Every time I hear him talk I almost forget how much of a killer he is on the court.

[@corneliuslee6017]

Yeah cause you somehow had the idea that he was god-type figure amongst the rest of us mortal men huh? … You folks need Jesus Christ so you can see straight, and I say that with love and charity

[@frostyflakkes2692]

@@corneliuslee6017 no, he just acts more confident on the court.

[@GFC1337]

@@corneliuslee6017 you’re a lunatic

[@HARRY__Pecker]

@@corneliuslee6017 it’s your fault you conflate admiration with worship. Look inward.

[@pandabear1576]

@@frostyflakkes2692 I mean duh he’s doing something competitive lol. Why would he dance in JJ’s face in an interview?

[@thrivingonchaos1318]

Look at Curry man So inspirational

[@glockglock6943]

npc

[@Woozlewuzzleable]

That will never get old....

[@zbt62]

Npc

[@Superdupafool]

bot

[@KieranHunter]

@@Woozlewuzzleable lmao right...every other person

[@mackstacks8913]

Maybe the best game hes ever played. He carried that team on his back offensively for 4 quarters… and played good defense. A masterpiece of a game

[@nerodize_]

I still can‘t believe how epic that game was, Steph really took souls that night.

[@davidheumann4243]

That game sent chills up my spine when he hit those back-to-back deep AF 3's that were clearly fouls. Just get up yelling at the ref. I've always been a Curry fan, but really wanted that one for the Celtics. But they just started melting after those. So insane to watch in real time

[@JYNaRa2fly]

I remember when Dray said he believes that Steph's attitude in game four was partly for him and I was skeptical but this just shows he's right, Steph was standing up for him and I love it 💕

[@dekyi3561]

Curry is so humble and such an inspiration.

[@leultrainstinct406]

Wardell is the least humble player in history💀💀

[@unlockedaccount]

curry is far from humble lol

[@javislice]

watching this performance live gave me chills, you can just tell how much he wanted it. there's just something about the td garden.

[@Ontiming2023]

That’s when I put him in my top 10 all time that game I said he went Michael Jordan the shooting version put gsw on his back that whole series this was evidently curry a finals mvp unanimous he said no klay no problem barely any help no problem take this 40 piece an we back in the series I thought they were out

[@futurehofer1564]

JJ REDICK GOT THE GOAT TO DO A PODCAST 😳😳😳🐐🐐🐐

[@LEBUMCHOKEDIN6FINALS]

I’m addicted to watching game 4 highlights, it’s by far my favorite Steph Curry game of all time.

[@DefinitelyAFakePage]

This lens and camera perspective shows just how big point guard’s actually are. Steph actually looks 6”3 in this shot.

[@Brooklyncameraclub]

Steph is pure class.

[@thorfinnthegoatmc]

Game 4 would go down as the best moment in the Steph Curry documentary 20 years from now

[@bartonpercival3216]

Yup, that's the game I realized that he would get his 1st ever Finals MVP. Warriors went on to win the last 3 games in a row, and held the Celtics under a 100 points in each game!!!!!!!! 👍

[@imnotblindbutiloveblindfol8449]

Every single time I hear Steph say “give us life” I can’t help but crack up. Someone needs to make a compilation of him using that phrase 😂

[@SidelineFilmz]

You guys got Steph Curry on the podcast? Incredible. Gonna be hard to listen to the parts about the 2022 Finals as a Celtics fan 😂 but I'm looking forward to it! This thing's gonna get on Trending, watch.

[@sueprator9314]

Get over it fast, dude. Your team is looking even better this season and perhaps that loss boosted their growth. They look unstoppable this year. You can thank their loss to the Warriors..lol.

[@SidelineFilmz]

@@sueprator9314 Friend, I've gotten over it, but let's not act like a detailed account of your team's crushing loss won't be at least irritating to listen hear 😂

[@imikeyirock11]

@@SidelineFilmznow imagine how gsw felt when “3-1” was the most popular comment for like 4 years straight 😂

[@FastPPThaGoat]

It was so tough being such a Curry fan but also being a Celtics fan for those finals 😭

[@theguythatshotdraketheguyt53]

There is a lot of Celtics fans that love curry how is that possible

[@LEBUMCHOKEDIN6FINALS]

Because Curry is a such a likeable guy unlike LeFraud

[@chrispark2151]

Damn JJ is sooo RED 😂😂 Steph and Tommy looking a lil buzzed but JJ look like his face is about to explode 😂😂😂 happy yall having a great time

[@bartonpercival3216]

It's that Cabernet Sauvignon 👍

[@1zzyduzit]

As a Steph fan, that game 4 was the best in his career imo. One of my reasons is (ppl never mentioned) how Al Horford made "contact" with Steph's ankles TWICE in game 3....knowing it can injure him. & He actually may have been but STILL exploded in game 4 to drive them to the chip. That game 4 is what gave them the momentum to win it all. Def one of my fave basketball games of all time

[@bryanthales2717]

MAN, I remember watching this game and yeah: I felt the pressure throughout the game and I knew that if GSW lost this game, it was OVER. The way Curry showed up in this game was just LEGENDARY-TIER. He was impersonating the word GREATNESS this day. A magnific experience 😭😭😭

[@theinktician]

Game 5 2015 is still my favorite. Game 2 (or 3?) would be the one if they won that game. 17 points in the 4th quarter in both of those and memorable. After the y lost in 2016, the media swore he had no memorable moments in important games, which was blasphemy. They had commercials about those moments. And it was still surprising he didn't win FMVP. Not a soul expected that with how clutch he was every game. About half his points came from the last quarter of every game

[@doubleeph8920]

Media were having a consensus LeBron wankfrst at that time. They were more focused on how hard Iggy was making LeBron work even though LeBron still averaged like 38/12 and 8, though inefficient.

[@tridra5714]

that game is only memorable to GSW fans and chances are they dont even remember it

[@toddescourt4996]

Steph Curry, JJ Reddick, and Islam Makachev. Killer lineup.

[@alilutfi2588]

😂😂

[@ibrahimmobeid1926]

😂😂😂😂

[@TR-uo7qv]

who give him championship

[@rrenaissauce]

@@TR-uo7qvwe have to check this moment 😭

[@danielocean3699]

Didn’t expect to see Wardell on the pod. Gonna be a good one

[@44chrome]

This is gonna be a legendary podcast

[@derrickmason7457]

He’s right I think that game put him top 10 he got his finals mvp and it was on his back

[@Ontiming2023]

That’s when I put him in my top 10 all time that game I said he went Michael Jordan the shooting version put gsw on his back that whole series this was evidently curry a finals mvp unanimous he said no klay no problem barely any help no problem take this 40 piece an we back in the series I thought they were out

[@Ontiming2023]

U have sense that’s what I said I said he’s top ten all time now after that series he proved he can’t put a team on his back an win that’s all we wanted to see him not choking like the 2016 finals we seen him get destroyed by kyire man I said damn curry but with Kevin I didn’t count that he was the second best player to Kevin

[@lorddj9910]

Lol he’s top 12 not top 10

[@doubleeph8920]

@@lorddj9910 Lol you don't know greatness.

[@the518seminole]

Man I feel like JJ and Steph get along great, this will be an amazing pod I can’t wait

[@evdinga1732]

Love the humility shown and expressed by Steph! He doesn't have to he's a generational talent and superstar but yet he's an honest open book to us all.. looking forward to the full pod!

[@lebendystraw3683]

Might be the first time Steph has looked genuinely tall. Also, absolutely love that the finals against bron ain't top of the mountain anymore.

[@djnasa3nassir775]

I really felt him when he said if we lost that game who knows if are contending for another because he seen what we are seeing from Boston last year

[@Tencirissodangerous]

As a Celtics fan this gives me pain to watch I've never been scared watching player ever in my life he was so scary

[@applesaucepleese]

One of the greatest games ever man almost cried thinkin about how this game changed the momentum of the series 😢🔥🔥🐐🐐#INSPIRATIONAL

[@masiomasio]

That’s the game that cemented him as second greatest player of all time , behind Kobe. Steph is a beast

[@williamfernandez1022]

Where’s MJ then!?!?

[@masiomasio]

@@williamfernandez1022 who 😂 that bulls guy ? He played against milk men & farmers. Overrated

[@joykenn9772]

​@@masiomasio What a Dumb take

[@OutlawsArts]

IMA NEED THE FULL EPISODE INSTANTLY 😂😂

[@nickbh15]

Steph has blessed me with two of some of the greatest games I’ve ever seen live, game four last year..and the okc one..y’all know which one I’m talkin about

[@gordonpearson7494]

Been waiting for this one since you started the podcast, JJ. Looking forward to hearing the whole thing tomorrow. Excellent job.

[@iseeflash]

Never clicked so fast

[@xlegacyfusion8915]

Same

[@ohbeastin5010]

Yeah you have

[@maximomgwadira1687]

Same

[@iluvdissheet]

Frfr

[@dunkvondoom2392]

Omm, I forgot he said he was having him

[@EthanEnchant]

Look at Curry man so inspirational

[@plamoverse]

Man, Steph on the pod! Amazing! The real MVP is his purple shoes! That Shoes will be legendary!

[@anluwemba]

Under Armour needs to re-release those for sure!!! They slipping!!

[@kyreedavistownes4210]

Look at Curry man, so inspirational

[@LaSplasher]

I love these podcasts and getting insight about the mindset of these players really just makes you enjoy these legends in their own regard.

[@somerandomshorts8810]

One of the best finals performance of an individual player. So inspirational.

[@ephraimlatson]

Steph is the GOAT!!! The GOAT!!!

[@himeyalvaradoslaying]

Love this, you can feel the vibe during the whole video!

[@BlackGarinim]

Look at curry man so inspirational

[@JasonLiske]

Legit truth and moment of greatness for Steph & the Team

[@YokiKuechly]

I literally can’t wait for the episode tomorrow. So hyped.

[@bakedscience6888]

Yo J. We appreciate you guys so much. Game 4 last year I've watched numerous times. Epic.

[@hugo254hcm]

Can not wait for the full podcast

[@TheLoxely]

I just woke up and saw this pop up on my YT. I’m SCREAMING LETS GO BABY JJ GOT STEPH ON. This is going to be my favourite episode yet and it’s not going to be close

[@plus_sign]

JJ prolly my favorite journalist in a long time, Steph is a g 👏🏿

[@Hasani751]

Yes!!! Steph is the man!!! Can’t wait for the full thing!

[@bubblebass2166]

Looking forward to this so much. Might end up being the best podcast episode ever.

[@alanacevedo4928]

Love hearing this side of Steph

[@giannidagoat4788]

This is amazing can’t wait for this podcast

[@getmoneychill6462]

Game 4 Steph best moment ever in nba

[@RealParadox85]

Best player in the NBA. Dont let media and ESPN push their #GiannisAgenda and international player agenda. He is playing with a height handicap and still god tier

[@futurehofer1564]

THE GREATEST BASKETBALL PLAYER OF ALL TIME 🐐

[@1Hawting]

So excited for the full length episode!!

[@tinobrown1780]

I’m a Celtics fan, and listening to this kinda reopened my wound a bit. I wish my Celtics approached the series like that, instead of flaming out 😩

[@truth3412]

I mean they didn't have 3 other trips to pull from for experience. They came up short. At the end of the day it is what it is

[@nmarbletoe8210]

Credit to the Celts, year after year they don't panic, they just keep getting better. The team personality is much like Tatum's .

[@Amin-pn8vj]

GSW deserved that ring more then the celtics

[@tinobrown1780]

@@truth3412 They collapsed

[@tinobrown1780]

@@Amin-pn8vj Because the Celtics choked

[@WilliamJohnson-vj5gz]

love this interview!!!

[@Luca-yb4sh]

Finally Steph on the pod, bless.

[@jimmyvenattu1609]

Best Birthday gift ever. Thank you JJ and team

[@voongnz]

Happy birthday man

[@StingyDNA415]

Happy birthday brother 🥳🥳

[@theplainguy5102]

Thanks for the great content man

[@alexanderjayakusli8713]

NOOOO WAYYYY, this is what ive been waiting for, my fav player letsgooo

[@bradwirihana5100]

I've been waiting for this one so long 😁 I know I'm not the only one, glad to see yall enjoyed this one so much 💯

[@ebajohn3175]

💯 💯 💯

[@wookielover8904]

THIS IS THE INTERVIEW THAT I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR....JJ AND STEPH

[@kandicesoto]

been waiting for this one!

[@vladvamos]

I’ve been waiting for this ep for sooo long😢

[@evanmorrisreiser]

That game was special to watch. Cemented for me that even if you somehow took away his 3 ball he would still be a historically great point guard on both sides of the ball in every aspect of the game

[@wman8024]

Look at curry man. So inspirational

[@LISACABEBE-kf2hw]

Steph is just a pure greatness! Let’s enjoy him while he’s still around playing hoops.

[@changclan1]

Steph is a legend

[@Dt140364]

The biggest episodes ❤🐐

[@jalisaaaaaa]

Yess finally stephen on the pod

[@user-zp9ug5yx2e]

Finally!!! favorite player on the favorite pod🔥🔥

[@glockglock6943]

Look at Inspirational man so Curry

[@havefunoutthere6378]

Steph was different that game. Never seen him like that before. It was Jordan-esque.

[@anluwemba]

I cant wait!!! I hope its up in time to listen during my morning workout on the eat coast! 6:30am guys!!!

[@bennbeckman247]

so inspirational

[@kobeb1269]

Steph,true definition of a Pisces,humble souls we are 💯

[@corvusmonedulas4895]

hearing Curry speak you get the impression he's one of the most self secure and healthily confident guys out there

[@IcemanFabian]

*I know this team is going through it they're not where they want to be rn, but if they can get their stuff together who knows I could see them repeating. I just gotta say man them Celtics are looking deadly this year after a stellar season the year prior would love a rematch tbh.*

[@NobleKenshin]

As a Celtics fan would love a rematch and only if the Warriors is firing on all cylinders and everyone is healthy

[@late3253]

U in the middle of a three peat

[@IcemanFabian]

@@juliansearcie1758 ehhh idk bout that 1

[@JohnnyBGood-vm7rx]

Dubs not looking good rn though, the bench is a** and they have no serviceable back up center. If Looney goes down they could be a 1st/2nd rd exit. They bet on Wiseman who's currently unplayable and looking to be a bust.

[@JS-cr5fn]

@@NobleKenshin I'm a Dubs fan, but y'all would win. We don't have OPJ or GP2 anymore, so our defense is lacking.

[@Good_Comms]

Can’t wait for the full episode

[@unmasteredEP]

I love Steph Curry!

[@robbieovseev9898]

Yesssssss JJ the 🐐 So overdue for a Steph poddy 💪 Now hurry up and release the full vid 😂😂

[@marjorieyoung2014]

I hope he knows how his fans love him also Klay and Dray cannot forget loons and Wiggs.

[@acrobaticfish]

I’ve been waiting for this one for years.