Steph Curry is the most effective three-point shooter the NBA has ever seen however Lakers legend Jerry West believes he’s way more than that.
Corridor of Famer Jerry West appeared on Los Angeles Clippers ahead Paul George’s Podcast land spoke a couple of vary of subjects, together with the time he talked Kobe out of going to Memphis Grizzlies.
West was a exec at Golden State for six seasons (2011-17) and was found a new-found appreciation for the prolific shooter.
“Steph, he’s only a unbelievable particular person,” West stated on Podcast P with Paul George. “Oh my god, what an amazing man. Once more, he’s completely different than everyone thinks he’s. He’s a greater all-around participant than he will get credit score for. He’s actually good.
“If you watch him now, at one time, I didn’t suppose he was a great defender. [Now], I feel he’s a terrific defender.”
Throughout his storied profession, West was a 14-time All-Star, a 12-time All-NBA honoree, and a five-time All-Defensive Teamer and the now 85-year-old can see how Steph has modified the sport.
He additionally stated how he wish to share the court docket with Curry, which might have been epic!
“I imply I’d rattling positive wish to play with him. He’ll go the ball,” West stated. “However he’s received that distinctive talent that has modified the sport rather a lot and the extra they emphasize it, the extra these younger children you’re speaking about, per their mother and father, pushing them that path — and don’t child your self, mother and father do that.
“To me, I wouldn’t wish to see Shaquille O’Neal attempt to shoot three’s, I do know that. I noticed him shoot free throws. Steph Curry, he might be right here ceaselessly.”