The sheer pace and rapidity on the court of basketball often make it difficult for the fans to comprehend each action. Stephen Curry recently attempted to do so to provide the NBA fans with a better understanding of what goes on. Interestingly, as a Marvel fan, he used the analogy of the franchise character, Spiderman, to do so.
His unique description of his abilities came only a few months after his ‘Black Panther’ revelation. The 34-year-old showcased aspirations regarding the movie right before drawing a comparison with Spiderman.
The Marvel fan inside of Stephen Curry
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In January this year, the 4-time NBA champion spent an ample amount of time promoting his documentary, Stephen Curry: Underrated.?During one of the events, he was faced with the question of possibly featuring in Black Panther 3. It was a tempting moment as the Marvel movie’s director was producing the documentary.
Curry agreed under the conditions of “shoot it in the summer” and a “nice role,”?as the fan in him took precedence. Months after that, in a recent interview with SLAM,?he used another Marvel-related example to explain his on-court instincts. “It?s almost like you?re Spider-Man out there for a little bit,” the Golden State Warriors talisman stated to describe his feelings on a basketball court.
Despite being surrounded by his teammates and audience, he mentioned, “You feel like you?re by yourself out there”.?”All just in sync,” the 9-time All-Star then stated to point out the synergy between the flow of the game and his senses. He wrapped up by saying, “It?s a fun space to be in when you have that much control over the game”.?
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His words showcased a prominent display of authority as it makes us wonder one thing.
How big a master Stephen truly is?
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The Splash brother had to adjust his style of play at times to match the intensity of the league. His overall qualities turned him into the lethal player he is today.
From coming off the screen to shoot the elite off-the-ball movements, the Warrior had to make the most out of his lower center of gravity. Despite being famous for his long-range shooting, he has much more to his arsenal than he often gets credit for.
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That’s why maybe Stephen finds it difficult to explain his ever-evolving nature to everyone. So, using the reference to Spiderman’s abilities made it easier for him to break down the game for us. Just another relatable aspect of a global star that the fans love to see.