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The Golden State Warriors are preparing for Game 4 of their difficult Western Conference first-round series against the Rockets, leading 2-1 after a magical performance in Game 3 by star Stephen Curry. Playing without running mate Jimmy Butler, Curry scored 36 points on 12-for-23 shooting, also making 5-of-9 from the 3-point line.
After the game, coach Steve Kerr could only shake his head and, when asked about Curry, noted that it's a "cut-and-paste" situation--he has, over the course of his 11 years coaching Curry, covered every angle of his greatness.
Asked about Curry again, Kerr said, "He's Steph Curry. He's one much greatest players of all time. He's 37. He's one of the most well-conditioned athletes I've ever seen in my life.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after defeating the Houston Rockets during game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center.© Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
"To play 41 minutes against that kind of defense, to have a slow start and then find his rhythm, which we have seen him do countless times over the years, to hit big shots, to only turn it over twice against that kind of pressure, he was brilliant. So I hope that was a better quote than the first one."
Indeed, the 37-year-old Curry is accustomed to the hefty praise that comes from all corners of the league. But the biggest praise often comes from his own locker room, where teammates have learned to appreciate his generosity, his humility and his unmatched work ethic.
On Monday, before Game 4, the NBA announced that Curry had won this year's Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award.
The Warriors, acknowledging the feat, wrote on Twitter/X: "Congratulations to Stephen Curry on being named the NBA's Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Curry receives the honor that recognizes the player deemed the best teammate based on selfless play, on & off court leadership as a mentor & role model to other NBA players, & commitment and dedication to team."
The award is named after Jack Twyman, who was the teammate of Maurice Stokes on the Royals in the 1950s. Stokes suffered a head injury after a fall during a game, and later became paralyzed as a result. Twyman took him in and cared for Stokes, becoming his legal guardian until Stokes' death in 1970.
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After the game, coach Steve Kerr could only shake his head and, when asked about Curry, noted that it's a "cut-and-paste" situation--he has, over the course of his 11 years coaching Curry, covered every angle of his greatness.
Asked about Curry again, Kerr said, "He's Steph Curry. He's one much greatest players of all time. He's 37. He's one of the most well-conditioned athletes I've ever seen in my life.
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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after defeating the Houston Rockets during game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center.© Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
"To play 41 minutes against that kind of defense, to have a slow start and then find his rhythm, which we have seen him do countless times over the years, to hit big shots, to only turn it over twice against that kind of pressure, he was brilliant. So I hope that was a better quote than the first one."
Indeed, the 37-year-old Curry is accustomed to the hefty praise that comes from all corners of the league. But the biggest praise often comes from his own locker room, where teammates have learned to appreciate his generosity, his humility and his unmatched work ethic.
On Monday, before Game 4, the NBA announced that Curry had won this year's Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award.
The Warriors, acknowledging the feat, wrote on Twitter/X: "Congratulations to Stephen Curry on being named the NBA's Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Curry receives the honor that recognizes the player deemed the best teammate based on selfless play, on & off court leadership as a mentor & role model to other NBA players, & commitment and dedication to team."
The award is named after Jack Twyman, who was the teammate of Maurice Stokes on the Royals in the 1950s. Stokes suffered a head injury after a fall during a game, and later became paralyzed as a result. Twyman took him in and cared for Stokes, becoming his legal guardian until Stokes' death in 1970.
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