Since entering the league in 2009, Stephen Curry has showcased his uncanny ability to shoot the ball with high efficiency even from way beyond the arc. He has been able to knock down numerous shots despite low arcs and even on quick releases.

One of the Golden State Warriors assistant coaches was asked why he thinks the back-to-back MVP has been able to do it, and he shared, via GQ's Andrew Corsello, his very unique theory on it. Nick U'Ren said he thinks Curry might have extra nerves in his fingertips that allow him to make shots accurately even with the defense all over him.

“I've always suspected he has extra nerves in his fingertips. His ability to manipulate and adjust the ball in a fraction of a second, to transition the angle or arc of his shot in response to what a defender is doing, is unlike anything I've ever seen.”

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Another assistant coach, Bruce Fraser, echoed the statement while adding that Curry educates himself in order to adjust to what the defense is giving him.

“Steph has an almost superhuman ability to micro-self-correct on his own, but then if one of us says, ‘Try this,’ he's able to process the change faster than anyone I've ever seen. He's the most educable player I've ever known—both in terms of his willingness to listen and in his ability to absorb and execute.”

While many believe that the 29-year-old Davidson product had a “down season”, he still produced impressive numbers of 25.3 points, 4.5 rebounds and 6.6 assists while shooting 41 percent from three-point distance. He remains as the main weapon within the Dubs' offense and they are expected to rely on him heavily once again in the playoffs.