The Stephen Curry Thread

[ziggy]

They say hes too small to play SG in the NBA, listed generously at 6'3". He doesn't have the skills to play the PG position at the pro level... But dammit, dammit, dammit that kid can shoot the bejeezus out of the ball.

If Ben Gordon was a #3 pick, then this kid should easily be top #13. Someone tell me why I'm wrong.

[ohara831]

I love him for a late 1st round sleeper pick. Somewhere from #25 on. He is in constant motion, running off picks, weaving in and out, tiring his defender. Then, when he gets 2 ft of space, up and in. He reminds me a lot of Reggie Miller. Always running off those screens and lighting it up. He may be small, but he is only a SO. Oh, to just put on 2 more inches. Then, he'd go Lottery. But as I said, I think if he comes out, someone takes him late in the 1st. Unless we traded into that spot, he would be taken by one of the best teams, who can afford to draft a 1st to play 20 minutes a game to come in and light it up and tire out the Defense.

[Slam]

I watched the sweet 16 and don't look now, but Curry is doing it.......................again!! Pouring in the points and shooting the heck out of the ball. It's happend wayyyyyyyyyyyy too many times to be a fluke!! The kid can flat out play. He has really quick hands too which enables him to rack up the steals. Obviously has a high BBIQ as he seems a step ahead of the play. Uses screens a lot and shakes his man by staying on the move to get himself open looks. I like him, but I do wonder how he will go against SG's in the NBA - unless he can work on his PG skills and become a scoring point.

Comparisons: Rip Hamilton (offense with more range) meets Brandon ROy (BBIQ)

Best Fits: Celts, Hornets, Spurs

[ohara831]

Slam: Your Best Fits is exactly what I mentioned above. One of those elite teams will likely snag him late 1st round and he walks onto a Winner, plays in select spots his Rookie year and makes everyone second guess why they did not take him sooner as he lights them up.

[Slam]

Bingo ohara831. Couldn't agree more (I think we posted pretty much at the same time - funny how similar we are on this one!!).

He's a stud in college but in the NBA I see him as a depth player on a quality team.

Like Eddie House on steriods.

[Keetch]

He impressed me against Wisconsin in that he had 4 steals and seemed to handle the ball pretty well. That reverse layup thing; while somewhat lucky, was still pretty awesome.

That kid has got to have the fastest release since Joe Namath.

I keep thinking Monta Ellis when I see him play; with a better jumper but less handle. Kind of reminds me too of hmmm....Dellll Currrryy?

He's 6-3, so not THAT small; if teamed with a bigger PG.

As mentioned he's only a sophomore. I bet he stays at the fine confines beside Lake Norman for the full 4 years.

There is something totally sweet, in a basketball sense, to watch a player so freaking dangerous, that he can start at the 3 point line - make one subtle step/move forward - freaking out the defender for a split second - enough time to simply step back and swish the 3. POW

JRICH can do that too :)

[dvdbumpus]

As mentioned he's only a sophomore. I bet he stays at the fine confines beside Lake Norman for the full 4 years.




With his name being thrown out there much, it'd be tough to move up on the draft boards with all that buzz....

[timang]

boy is he fun to watch.... keeps lighting it up in the second half. :)

[MattD]

one reason: Immaturity

I have heard several people say he is still very childish in his behavior off the court, making jokes that you would here in 7th grade. He may not be ready for the big show yet. He has been playing well, but lets see another season of college ball first. Only if he leads Davidson to a championship (which I doubt he will) should he declare. I'm not really sure he can be effective on this level, but maybe, just maybe. I wouldnt take the chance on him under 15.

[dav7z]

Stephan is the real deal . I don't think his stock goes much higher agreeded hes a late first or early second round pick.
I wish he would say hes coming out then not work out for anybody like a lot of guys last year. Then we take him as a early 2nd rounder, The kid could fit in well hear, backing up Felton at the point . I think he could do it . And backing up Rich at 2 spot , Hes great off screans, That would alow us to combind say Carroll and May or Carroll and Morrison to pick up a solid P/F center type. Curry could fit in well with this team and be great for cap space. [Agreeded hes a Monta with a little better shot] 25 pounds and this kid could be a star.

[MattD]

hes not nearly as quick or as high flying as monta

[Chef]

after thinking about it, he is a lot like juan dixon was in college. he has further range, but his ball handling and quickness are not as good. best comparison i could come up with.

[Slam]

Not bad, but I don't think he is as "catch and shoot" as Juan. Juan just sort of hung out by the 3pt line, waited for the ball to get kicked out to him and then shot it when ever he touched it.

Curry works harder by staying pretty much in continual motion and shaking his defender by working off a series of screens.

[Chef]

true, very good point. but as a terps fan, juan's bread and butter was the stagger screen curl, catch and shoot from 18 ft in to the foul line. it is really the only play md ever runs, maybe that is why the suck now.

[ReesieNCPantherCatfan1]

Just read that Stephen is staying for his junior year and will play the 1 for davidson next season. Maybe he sees the criticisms of his game (size) and wants to show he can handle the point. I think he will make a better pro than his dad. He is already much better at driving to the basket. He doesn't quite have Dell's jumper (but who does, Carroll maybe?) but I think with another year of college, and 20 more pounds of muscle he should be a good mid round option next year.

[Slam]

If he does work on his PG skills and learns to run a team, the kid will be flat out deadly.

[ammofan]

Steph is a beast.....

He was at the Bobcats vs. Cavs last night alom=ng with Jason Richards.....I got both their autos and pictures with both