NBA Analyst Explains Why Steph Curry Gets More Out of His Teammates Than LeBron James

Steph Curry is arguably the greatest shooter of all-time. Although the likes of Ray Allen and Klay Thompson make an excellent case, they simply cannot replicate his range.

Whether it’s from the edge of the 3-point line or a deep 35 foot three, the former 2-time MVP can do it all at ease. When on top form, he is poetry in motion.

The 3-point shot wasn’t a regular shot in the league before Curry came in. His range, conversion, and GSW’s overall emergence as a dominant force revolutionized the league.

Teams had to adapt and try to incorporate that into their game were they to compete with them.

Stephen A. Smith thinks Steph Curry generates more ‘selflessness’ from his teammates than LeBron

Take that’s Max Kellerman pointed out how the Golden State guard was very selfless with the ball in hand. And that was reciprocated by his teammates akin to Magic Johnson.

His fellow NBA Analyst then went out to compare that to LeBron James, who has to make those plays for himself, unlike Steph. Building on the same it, he said, “I want to explain the difference between the selflessness that you brought up with Magic.

“A selflessness that’s generated by LeBron compared to Steph Curry. See LeBron feeds himself, and because he’s so phenomenal, everyone knows to stand down.

“But he has the ball, he’s the one creating mismatches, he’s the one calling plays and audibles and things of that nature… So, as a result, there’s a level of selflessness that they didn’t mind acquiescing to and capitulating to.”

Arguably King James has the advantage of attacking the rim himself with his raw athleticism. Unlike Curry, who relies more on his finesse.

He relies on his aggressive teammates like Draymond Green to penetrate the paint and pass the ball to him on the edge of the 3-point line –

“In the case of Steph Curry what’s amazing about him is that you could see guys open 15 feet away from the basket…… instinctively they know to give him the damn ball because he is so phenomenal.

“They actually get joy from watching the show, the sniper-like tendencies that he puts on display. They actually enjoy it. He makes everyone into a passer, unlike anybody that I have ever seen.”

And why wouldn’t they pass the ball to him when he’s that good. His teammates are indeed more selfless and aware around Curry than James. To conclude, Smith has a valid point here.