Steph passes Chris Mullin for most steals as a Warrior
Tuesday night against the Clippers Steph Curry passed yet another historic milestone this season. He passed Chris Mullin for most steals all time as a Warrior, snagging 1,363 steals which is three more than Mullin’s number one spot. Curry is leading the Warriors franchise in games played, points, assists, three pointers made, and now steals. It is insane to think that the best shooter ever can also lead a team defensively, but this may be because he has been loyal to the soil, aka the Warriors, as he has racked up more steals than anyone else who has played for them. It only took him thirteen seasons to accomplish such a feat and he has the chance to keep adding to the total just like his other records this season.
Every game he plays is a chance for him to make history and keep increasing the distance between him and the number two spot in every category that he leads. But this record was one to be proud of as Steph and company had been struggling before Tuesday night’s game. The Dubs locked in and had one of their better all-around defensive performances this season without Draymond. The first half score was 54-36 in favor of the Warriors, and they ended up winning by fifteen after it was all said and done.
It definitely helps when guys like Draymond, Klay, and Gary Payton Jr are all on the squad, players that pride themselves on defense throughout their careers. Draymond has noticed Curry’s defense had become better and has been recorded saying that he has seen a major improvement in the past few seasons. While Curry might not lead the team vocally on defense, he leads through his example and how he plays the game the right way. (Apart from the no look three pointers but that comes with years of practice and confidence) He always gives one hundred percent on the defensive end which in turn leads to better offense. Here are some of his most iconic steals throughout his career.
Many of the steals may have been in transition or catching the other team off guard but you have to give credit where it’s due as he is one of the shorter, less built players in the NBA. That’s not to say that he isn’t built muscularly but in comparison to the average height and weight of NBA players he is closer to the average hooper’s build. This is why he is so entertaining to watch as not every basketball player is just born as a 6’6” beast. The younger generation can see a smaller guard grabbing all of these accolades and accomplishing all of these feats and be inspired to play the same way. Steph Curry has truly changed the game and continues to change the trajectory of how we will remember him once he retires as one of the best Warriors to ever play.
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