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Steve Kerr has gotten the most out of his system throughout the three-plus-year stint with the Golden State Warriors, but none of it would be possible without a catalyst to build his blueprint around. Saturday night against the Boston Celtics, Kerr saw this catalyst at his best, dropping 33 points in the second half for a season-high 49 points.
The Warriors coach noted his All-Star point guard is in the midst of his prime in all levels.
“Steph is right in his prime, physically, mentally, emotionally. He's the smartest he's ever been in terms of his knowledge of his opponents and of the league,” said Kerr, according to Melissa Rohlin of the San Jose Mercury News.
“He's got the peace of mind that comes with being a multiple champion and an MVP. In some ways, he's playing with house money. There's different stages in a player's career. There's the climb, there's the apex and there's the descent. I feel that this is his apex.”
Curry has had the ultimate green light when it comes to his shot-taking, a green light that has changed the perception of what is viewed as acceptable in the league. Rewinding only a few years ago, attempting 10 3-point field goals in a game was a rarity, only seen if a player had gotten rolling and kept attempting for the sake of a heat-check.
Now the likes of James Harden, Damian Lillard, and even big men like Kevin Love can freely tee-up 10 threes in a game as offenses have evolved into a more spread-out game.
A lightning 16-of-24 from the floor, with 13 of his shot attempts coming from deep (8-of-13) — Curry is capable of destroying NBA defenses when he's got it going, and Saturday was only a demonstration of such, edging out a white-hot Kyrie Irving in his wake.
