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

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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[@MrPlow-jc4cr]

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

[@Andrejsxeify]

And hate from the media.

[@aghazi94]

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

[@scoobydoo3928]

@@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]

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]

@@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]

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]

"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]

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]

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

[@menkirdennis6686]

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

[@benndarayta9156]

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

[@ubadman1]

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

[@jdtagalog6470]

Haha so true man 😂

[@jdtagalog6470]

So true man 😂

[@prettyteeth]

Best player in the league because of it.

[@hans1279]

These comment is the best. This is so true.

[@Qwerty-wm9qu]

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

[@MichaelKing015]

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

[@jogmesson]

Basketballfan15 the Curry Rules

[@jfranklin8190]

best player since 2014-15 season

[@zoesh2441]

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

[@sankeerthkoshy61]

Jordan Franklin with 0 finals MVPs

[@jfranklin8190]

@@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.

[@gullintanni]

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]

only coaches will truly understand this

[@gullintanni]

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

[@kingphil4073]

Lol. This explains why Iguodala won?

[@sankeerthkoshy61]

King Phil these curry stans all have this excuses 😂

[@wallstreetzoomer]

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

[@kxng_jordxn]

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]

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

[@Floyd_Steel]

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

[@learningisgrowing]

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

[@MrMW2nd]

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]

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

[@siphillis]

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

[@shade0180]

@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]

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

[@daanishgupta]

@jamar reid Ok

[@shade0180]

@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]

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

[@ArmandTheBlackRevolutionary]

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]

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]

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

[@charleswashington3973]

Benjamin Franklin Did you even watch the video

[@wallstreetzoomer]

@@charleswashington3973 No need to reply to an obvious troll

[@rm9130]

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

[@NaiKzOfficial]

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

[@anthonywadem]

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]

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]

And will gift fmvp to other players smh

[@learningisgrowing]

@@NaiKzOfficial the stories cost Steph fmvps smh

[@precisism1804]

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]

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

[@Bogdan-hu7ms]

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]

He actually did that once back in Davidson days.

[@pockystick8557]

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]

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

[@pockystick8557]

@@sumbratko kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGi0pIuLo9Zobbc Only the commentary about the game sorry bru

[@whincitywhincity]

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]

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

[@menkirdennis6686]

The jokes of this guy

[@iPyroNigma]

Pro-ballers playing tag during the NBA finals.

[@Soosss]

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

[@IChoozUpikachu]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

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]

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

[@SunRys1]

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]

Except Curry is the best player.

[@SunRys1]

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

[@fmvp6892]

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]

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

[@jepnyoungjoon5286]

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

[@obnoxiouslakerfan]

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

[@astrocade9541]

Can we please send this to ESPN

[@astrocade9541]

@Chandler Freeman I felt that

[@astrocade9541]

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

[@itrig7679]

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]

amen

[@Ikekujux]

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

[@guccimomafly]

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]

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

[@kuramakurta9780]

they probably didnt even watch games tbh

[@freddyfontan476]

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]

@@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]

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

[@toukaK]

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

[@kassios]

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]

He can join tim legler. A good analyst

[@joshuat6124]

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

[@kb24rd]

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.

[@MrLakerfan2490]

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]

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]

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

[@davon6704]

@@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]

@@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]

@@saiwaqa2573 I guess you were right

[@alexandervarga6949]

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]

Steph fans would nut in their pants immediately

[@millynguyen2455]

SPDSniper310 go to school kid.

[@mikey3932]

@@SPDSniper310 yea we real would

[@SPDSniper310]

Milly Nguyen damn Milly you’re actually mad huh

[@pyrosdestiny]

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]

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

[@JD-mz1rl]

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

[@SPDSniper310]

Lebron would average 40 assists per game

[@asterisk911]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

@@SPDSniper310 LeBron is doubled way less.

[@JackyDayt]

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.

[@fisheyes9744]

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

[@obnoxiouslakerfan]

Curry has the most gravity of any player since Shaq

[@Chefcurry23]

Obnoxious Laker Fan since MJ

[@Floyd_Steel]

Giannis has prime shaq gravity

[@NaiKzOfficial]

@Rolf Harris Lmaooo

[@Andrejsxeify]

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]

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

[@drizz9572]

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

[@auotukun872]

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

[@menkirdennis6686]

@@auotukun872 you right. Still sad tho

[@drizz9572]

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

[@joejames1794]

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

[@diovo1127]

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

[@akaglide3485]

Lol

[@x1u_r1e]

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

[@virajsfvk]

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

[@GrrSaidTheWolf]

Like the Sun*

[@menkirdennis6686]

Naw fam, he the sun. As a matter of fact, black hole

[@cjlacsamana2059]

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.

[@boltup5932]

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

[@goldenboyi1989]

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

[@frzferdinand72]

Elevating offense into an art form.

[@swiss1162]

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

[@Dani741]

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]

Wife be nice if his teammates could hit shots

[@TheNeoShinji]

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]

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

[@oldnewnewold1310]

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

[@lazytotype909]

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

[@camdonking1919]

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)

[@muiz-zaelang3024]

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...

[@osciel1080]

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

[@jeanccos]

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

[@joezawinulreviewsandreacti2509]

Better than bball breakdown right now

[@BoscoTungWaldo]

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

[@shrimboy7492]

Dude.. that was amazing breakdown!

[@eyesup4568]

that is thinking basketball my friends

[@lasolamarcos]

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

[@SPDSniper310]

They just finished game 2 😂😂

[@SoloPerICommenti]

Do the MVP voters see this kind of stuff?

[@HamzooPineda]

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

[@DesignzRUs]

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

[@auotukun872]

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

[@jblanc9268]

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.

[@awayinmymind3970]

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

[@Diablo-rd4ow]

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.

[@sch0705]

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

[@isplash3s998]

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

[@DonkeyKong5479]

KD better than the Finals MVP virgin

[@wallstreetzoomer]

@@DonkeyKong5479 because the voters don't know shit

[@menkirdennis6686]

@@wallstreetzoomer oof

[@thumpmasterTRE]

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

[@joeysukhi6889]

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

[@Head_Turnah]

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.

[@darkoneforce2]

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

[@johnpaulsison7746]

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.

[@dre7472]

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

[@sahilarora2009]

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

[@glennhuh2332]

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

[@obnoxiouslakerfan]

So essentially Curry is dark matter?

[@shawtywanna542]

light matter more like

[@gingfreecs2520]

No. But the great attractor

[@sld1776]

A black hole, bending defenses towards him.

[@UnkindledOne1]

Love this channel keep up the good work 👍

[@robshin8078]

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

[@el7ation]

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

[@Natax99Final]

Beautiful video my man

[@Cikun9999]

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

[@mixingrecords]

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

[@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.

[@MegaAdolfSTALIN]

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]

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

[@thosefantasyfools8918]

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

[@joashann1276]

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

[@JustMe00257]

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

[@victorcheng3576]

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

[@jronqs1294]

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]

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

[@yavtomar6030]

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]

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]

@@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]

They watch basketball, but they don't study basketball

[@Shedrick7711]

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.

[@aslangroudi]

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!

[@writingwithsounds]

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

[@noobestofdamall]

This is why Durant was setting finals records.

[@goodman5836]

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

[@realityutubetv8846]

@@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]

@@realityutubetv8846 Imagine a 7ft curry? Unstoppable!

[@purplepain92]

@@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]

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

[@honeydesena274]

Nice review man! Looking forward for more..

[@miguelrivero8155]

Masterful breakdown. Keep up the good work bro!

[@bigdaddymark2256]

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

[@morganwong9787]

imagine lebron instead of draymond at pf smh

[@MasterGameHawk]

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.

[@132james1]

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

[@rayperez6322]

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

[@ishirchandra6483]

Steph bout to win Finals MVP!

[@jeydkabigas5193]

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

[@DGG-DomGotGame]

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

[@jayanthan4882]

People think of him as a one trick guy But ironically he has the most options on court. Like he said he can set screens, run pick and roll, make a cut, reject the screen and shoot, creat iso shots, OR start running around which will open up all of the above in multiple locations. in all the scenerio the margin of error in defence is so low because he is the best shooter. That's why he needs more attention than anybody off ball. Cause he'll convert loose defense into a high percentage shot

[@NOR3CA]

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

[@ast.george3565]

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]

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

[@vlucasfs]

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

[@loreen129]

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]

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.

[@mamaj03]

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

[@Soreyu]

Thank you for this. I will show this to anyone who doubts Curry as an all-time great.

[@AyoJeezy]

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

[@ViGuRouSTDE]

@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]

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

[@ViGuRouSTDE]

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

[@Tayo39]

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]

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.

[@YahudimFromAncientOphir]

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!!!

[@steezy_0087]

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

[@wes2262]

Great is a great screen setter like John Stockton. I always love it when I see smaller guards setting screens.

[@corleone6380]

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

[@dimasirvan8516]

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]

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

[@camdonking1919]

@@Van_ax not Draymond

[@malachai533]

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

[@dimitrioskappa137]

thank you for the video!!

[@baller3026]

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