“Means the World”: Stephen Curry Says Opens Up on Receiving Praise from the Likes of LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Magic Johnson

Stephen Curry is a three-time NBA champion, two-time MVP, the best shooter of all time, and one of his generation’s most defining athletes. His one flaw in his illustrious career is that he has never won the NBA Finals MVP award. Curry scored 43 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 107-97 victory against the Boston Celtics in Game 4, tying the series at two games apiece.

From three, he was 7-of-14. All of this took place in front of a raucous Boston crowd, which was hoping to see their side grab a commanding series lead. Curry and the Warriors found a way to play the hits while facing a possible 3-1 disadvantage, which was practically a death sentence against this enormous, athletic, and well-coordinated defense.

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Curry’s performance in game 4 earned him praise from all around the world, including the NBA world. LeBron James, Joel Embiid, and CJ McCollum are among the current NBA players who have taken to social media in recent days to show their gratitude, if not outright adoration. Magic Johnson, Dwyane Wade, and Jamal Crawford are among the former athletes who have praised Chef Curry.

NBA world’s reaction to Stephen Curry’s game 4

Stephen Curry flattered by all the praise he has been receiving after game 4

“Any player will tell you,” Curry said.

“When you get respect and praise from your colleagues and guys who have been on this stage and know what it’s about and how hard it is to do what we do, that means the world.”

“You obviously want everybody to appreciate what you do and all that. But it hits different when there’s people that you looked up to once upon a time, when they were having their first and second experiences and you’re watching them, like, ‘I wonder what that’s like,’ and then you have some battles.

Stephen Curry

Curry’s stock has undoubtedly risen as a result of his outstanding response to the catastrophic circumstances of Game 4. The Warriors were in danger of falling down 3-1 in the best-of-seven series. The TD Garden Arena in Boston was a boiling pot of rivalry. And although he was shooting 9-of-17 (52.9 percent) from the field at one point, his teammates were shooting 15-of-43 (34.9 percent).