Steph Curry Reveals Changes He’d Make to His Game as Rookie

If Steph Curry could go back in time to his rookie season in 2009-10, would he change anything about his game? The answer may surprise you. At the 75th NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles, Curry shared his thoughts on what tweaks he would make.

During the NBA on NBC pregame show, Curry humorously mentioned that he might have tried to develop a post game. He explained that when you start shooting from deep with such success, it’s tempting to see how far you can push it. Could you imagine the three-point king transitioning to dominate the game in the paint with moves like Hakeem Olajuwon or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar? It’s hard to picture since Curry excels at shooting from beyond the arc.

As a rookie with the playoff-missing Warriors, Curry wasn’t shy behind the arc. He averaged 17.5 points per game, shooting 46.2% from the field, including 166 three-pointers at a 43.7% success rate. With numbers like that, it was obvious that Curry’s money would be made from the three-point line.

Fast forward to the present, Curry has significantly increased his three-point total to an impressive 4,233. Furthermore, he boasts four NBA championships, two MVP awards, 12 All-Star appearances, and substantial earnings. Given his success, it’s clear why Curry feels no need to change his style.

While adding post moves might diversify his game, Curry has found a winning formula in his continuous success. So, when asked if he would change anything, his answer was simple – if it isn’t broken, why fix it? Despite the allure of expanding his skill set, Curry’s ability to shoot from long range has been a key to his unparalleled success.