Stephen Curry has been enthralling the NBA crowd for years now. With his cut-throat three-point stroke, he is a nightmare for opposing defenses to contain. The Warriors’ star, however, is much more than just a human slingshot. His technical excellence makes him stand a cut above the rest and it shines brightly when he is orchestrating Steve Kerr’s game plan.
The panache with which Curry plays has made him a fan favorite. Wriggling his way through traffic, luring players into sliding foolishly, and finally finishing the chance off with his stellar shooting. That’s what Stephen Curry does on a nightly basis.
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Many soccer fans would say that the aforementioned praise might also be showered onto Lionel Messi. And Stephen Curry wouldn’t deny that, since he himself believes his style of play is similar to that of the Argentine maestro.
Curry was questioned about Messi during an NBA conference call. The point guard went on to acknowledge that they do have certain similarities in terms of playing style.
?We both have a creative style, where it?s just about a feel when you?re out on the pitch or on the court,? Curry said.
Steph Curry was asked to compare himself to Lionel Messi, and this was his response: pic.twitter.com/OPmu9ko7rQ
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 26, 2015
?I try to do the fancy things out there by going with both hands, making crossover moves and having a certain creativity and flair to my game. That’s definitely the style that Messi has when he’s out there in his matches,” he added.
“I love watching him play. I love watching him play. I?m a big fan, because you never know what he?s going to do at any given moment.,” he concluded.
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Soccer and basketball are two very distinct sports. However, it was a very apt comparison by Curry. When the two take it to their respective playgrounds, the imaginative panache is quite comparable.
Stephen Curry may have upset FC Barcelona supporters when he approved of Messi’s move to PSG
Lionel Messi left his boyhood club FC Barcelona in 2021, which had the club’s fans in utter disbelief. Stephen Curry, on the other hand, was ecstatic about the Argentine’s relocation to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after 21 years at Barcelona.
Paris Saint-Germain is delighted to announce the signing of Leo Messi on a two-year contract with an option of a third year.https://t.co/D5Qjq7PJfF#PSGxMESSI ❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/msJAnW01V5
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) August 10, 2021
Interestingly, Messi was given the #30 jersey at PSG, the same as Curry with the Warriors. The star point guard couldn’t help but express his happiness. He took it to Twitter as he approved of the move and the jersey number Messi chose.
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Curry shared a photo of himself holding a PSG shirt with his name and #30 on the back, next to a picture of Messi holding one of Curry’s jerseys. ?Messi has some good taste I see. Good luck at PSG my guy,” he wrote.
Messi has some good taste I see. Good luck at PSG my guy 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/7Lj6S0tevb
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) August 10, 2021
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Stephen Curry’s exuberance may have upset some FC Barcelona fans, who were already dismayed that their beloved marksman had left.