From winning 4 NBA titles to becoming the first-ever unanimous MVP, Stephen Curry has achieved every basketball accolade in his legendary career. But when fans think of an ideal body type for an NBA superstar, Steph’s 6’2″ frame might not cross their mind. Fans will more likely pick the build of LeBron James or Giannis Antetokounmpo, who can dominate the floor with their superhuman strength and unreal athleticism.
One thing most NBA superstars have in common is their long wingspan, which helps them elevate over defenders and score at will. So, where does Stephen Curry’s wingspan stand in comparison to other NBA superstars? Let us find out.
Stephen Curry’s wingspan does not fit the superstar prototype
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The Baby-Faced Assassin can cook any defender on the court, but that has nothing to do with his arm length. Steph has a wingspan of just 6’4″, which is 6 inches less than the average wingspan in the NBA. If we compare his wingspan to other superstars in the league, King James has a wingspan of 7 feet, while The Greek Freak has a wingspan of 7 feet 3 inches. So, Steph generally falls short in terms of size and length when facing his opponents but makes up for it with his skills on the court.
It is because of this 6’2” frame and 6’4” wingspan that fans do not see Chef Curry dunking the basketball very often. Even though he occasionally pulls off a one-handed jam, majority of his points come through crazy layups and long-range shots.
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Steph falls in the category of average height in the point guard position, which helps him stay away from taller defenders.
Stephen Curry is an NBA superstar despite his small frame
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Even though Steph might not fit the ideal mold of an NBA superstar, there is no denying the fact that he is one of the most influential players in NBA history. Steph changed the game with his ability to shoot the ball from anywhere on the court and defined how basketball is played today. He holds the record for most threes in NBA history at 3390 and will continue to extend that record till he decides to retire from basketball.
Even though young stars like Victor Wembanyama, who has a crazy wingspan of 8 feet, are entering the league, Steph will continue to do what he does despite the size disadvantage.
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