Stephen Curry - When Narratives Distort Reality 

That transition from Curry sitting on the court in 2019 to him sitting on the court in 2022 was poetic Nice job man

It's amazing how people could watch 2019 and 2020 tragic endings and tragic seasons and conclude that steph was the reason they would come up short. Gsw was one shot away from a game 7 vs Toronto and 2021 one floater from the playoffs. A healthy warriors team has never been beaten.

I'm with Steve Kerr on this when Draymond was saying "What are they gon say now?" and he was like 🤷 "I don't know Draymond but they gon say something and they gonna keep saying it" and Steph and they Warriors are gonna keep proving them wrong by playing winning basketball. (Shouts out Wiseman and Kuminga getting playoff minutes next year.)

And the apologies are NEVER as loud as the disrespect. They need to give the man his damn flowers

I’m eating these Curry video essays up like they’re my last meal. I’ll forever be inspired by this man. He got me into basketball and watching him keeps me excited about the game.

Crazy, I still feel there are people out there who just refuse to see what Curry has accomplished on the basketball court. I guess there will always be haters, but hate always wears off, too. So I also believe even his most ardent critics will look back years from now, admit they were wrong, and wish they could have appreciated his greatness while he was playing.

No one in the Bay Area ever thought it was KD’s team! Warriors were 4 games over 500 in games without Curry and 70% win percentage in games without KD during 3 year run. Even with KD Klay and Draymond the offense numbers were way down.

If KD so much better than Curry, then why did Curry have his best finals and win FMVP against the same team that shutdown and swept KD? And why hasn't KD won a chip without Steph while Steph has two rings without KD? And how come the only rings KD got is while playing alongside Steph?

We are never, I mean *NEVER* going to see a man who changed the game as impactful as Wardell Stephen Curry II.

We love Steph for lots of reasons, but the one that stands out for me is that he is not a big muscle bound bruiser like most of the others who are usually called the ten best players. He shoots and dribbles circles around the big guys with finesse snd smarts. He is in a class of his own. He can't be compared to any other player, which makes him the best of the best.

Never needed KD. Just was easier with him. How delusional do you have to be to think GS NEEDED KD

I will always be an MJ guy. I can’t help it, I watched MJ play. But I have always admired Steph. He’s a good guy: the way he handles himself, the fact that he is a family-oriented man, and overall just a good dude trying to make do with life the best way he can for the wife and the kids - like any good, family oriented dad would… except he has godly basketball powers and makes bank every year, unlike some nobody like me. I cried with him through my TV screen when they won. I couldn’t help it - it just resonated so much. It was such a good-guy-still-wins moment. I know he’ll never be MJ, he was just given an entirely different set of gifts. Frankly, for me, he doesn’t need to be. But to me, he’ll always be Steph - a remarkable inspiration, and him being one of the absolute greatest players to ever play is a hill I will proudly die on. Top 10, without a doubt.

Iggy really made sure to get Steph the game ball. ❤️ Edit: I am betting that Chris Paul was the anonymous player

I find incredible all the hate that Stephen Curry receive, it's over this world, and most of it is pure envy... He's undoubtedly one of the top 10 players to ever play it, he is one of the player that FOREVER changed the game, and all he gets overall is hate... It's absurd

Despite his incredible ability to shoot the ball and score at will, Steph’s unselfishness, leadership, and being coachable is truly what shaped Golden State to become a winning franchise. He is the smallest out of all the top 10 players and dominates the game in an entirely different way which is why haters and stubborn old heads can’t accept his greatness.

There is no player that has existed before with the basketball skill set as Steph. It's so entertaining to watch his exceptional talent that I can't seem to get enough. He doesn't need Jordan's will or Kobe's drive he just is, marvelous. He's so good that he could make Space Splash the move a box office success.

They don't like Steph because he has put paid to the old notion that only big, powerful dudes can play basketball. Now smaller players in playgrounds across America and the world have hope they could make it too. Will they? Probably not, Steph's skill is an extreme anomaly, so transcendent he rewrote the rules of basketball. Steph's greatness makes players taller and bigger than him look pedestrian by comparison and threatens the old guard, who are championed by the talking heads/old media that players like Draymond Green threaten with his 'new media' hot takes. They hate the idea that a little kid can be just as elite as someone twice his size, it threatens their old school sensibilities of how the game is played. Now if you don't have a jumpshot, you probably ain't getting minutes unless you are amazing at other statistical areas and/or your intangibles. You can sum up this debate, this new battleground of Basketball meta simply: Steph vs Lebron. Lebron represents extreme Power (old guard), Steph extreme Skill (the new guard). Lebron is old school basketball excellence, power, dominance, brutality. All the stuff the old media and old players like. And Steph? The little 6'2, 190 pound Chef? He's all about skill and finesse. That's why the new media and the new players like him. Oh and he rewrote the rules of the entire game. 'Nuff said. Incidentally, I find it fascinating that they were born in the same hospital, the same state, 2.5 years apart ....

Steph already had plenty of notable playoffs moments. Like when he came off the bench after being injured against the Blazers and scored 17 in over time and dropped 40.

People say Steph fans are toxic. I would say Steph haters are just as bad if not worse. What else does this guy have to do to prove himself as an all time great? He really should be undoubtedly the greatest point gaurd ever after this last championship. I get Magic, I do. But come on, Steph is possibly the greatest offensive threat of all time. And he proved he doesn't need another superstar such as KD to win a ring (even though he already did that in 2015), but whatever, haters are gonna hate. Bottom line 🤷🏻‍♂️

I think when Steph's career is over, he will be known as one of the greatest the game has ever seen! I think the warriors will get at least one more championship with their core group, if they stay healthy.

You almost feel like the Warriors won this championship a year ahead of schedule. Felt like a gap year to get the team going in a good direction. I had the Bucks, Suns, Nets, and Lakers as the favorites going into the season. Probably had the Warriors as the 6th favorite. They really weren’t meant to win this ring Wiseman, Kuminga, and Moody were a year or two away from being meaningful contributors. Klay was coming back off two years of injuries and needed at least a year to get back right. Nobody expected Poole to be this good. GP2, Looney, and Wiggins really elevated themselves and shocked a lot of people. Shoutout to Steph, Draymond, and Steve Kerr for grabbing at that opportunity and winning a championship

Just seeing how Steph reacted to Klays injury…love how emotional they are for each other. To see them win it this year after all they gone through….man I love this team❤️

The media that hate Steph are literally the same people over and over and they will never change. Stephs had a ton of epic moments in the playoffs but those people will never look at any of them.

I don't care what ya'll say. Curry is the greatest player i've ever seen.

0:41 Klay's reaction seeing their leader frustrated and on the floor speaks so much

How come they don’t define other players by the low points? I never hear Michael got his ass handed to him by the Pistons and Celtics before he finally won! I never hear about Lebron’s six final losses before they talk about 2016… or him getting swept twice in the finals??? We never hear about the Unanimous MVP in the context it deserves! Haters can just keep on hating! please do because it just motivates him more to keep collecting those chips…

I have never seen this much hate for a superstar since lebron. Everyone wants to minimize and discredit his accomplishments. He is in a league on his own even among the legends. A unicorn among the unicorns. He paved his own way. We have never seen anything like this. We have never seen the gravity at the perimeter like this, never seen a shooter like this. People talk about atheletism, nobody runs harder than steph ever. The motor on this guy has never been seen. The humility, charisma and heart on this guy is inspiring millions around the world. He isnt like the other greats who were always destined to be great. He has always been underestimated despite how he will go down as the top 10 player ever. Its a shame how people cant appreciate greatness and instead choose to hate.

I already see next Year narrative: Steph got carried by Andrew Wiggins or The Celtics are not a good team (same team that swept KD's Nets, took last year champs to a game 7 and won, and highlited the issues of the Heat roster)

That Jay Williams take... just. Wow

It's weird that they're only JUST recognising Steph as an influence to other big names. Like, he's obviously always been known for his talent, but it's strange that these narratives were even this loud. honestly, that Trae clip screamed 'Curry' all over. About time he's treated as a prodigy.

As someone who has been a huge Curry fan since he was drafted, He's always been grossly underrated. Honestly, he has changed the game so drastically and has been so good, with the same team, I'd put him in the GOAT conversation over Lebum

Outstanding work my man! I was lucky enough as a kid to watch the end of Magic and Bird era and then the Michael's Bulls. Ever since I lost interest. The only reason I came back watching the NBA once more is Steph Curry. His mvp season was so unreal, I new I was watching greatness again. This is the Curry era for a lot of us and we are fortunate to witness him perform.

I wish there was a sports channel that just showed nothin but the facts like this. I stopped watchin espn years ago cuz even retired players seemed like they were bein payed to hate and make up narratives

I personally have curry as the greatest point guard to ever play the game so in my opinion he’s most definitely in my top ten

This is exactly how I have felt about Steph for a while. Thanks for putting it together so perfectly! The narratives were always bullshit! I’m glad he won this ring to leave no doubt about that. Top 10 ever for sure!

Steph won with KD 2x and Without KD 2x and still gets hate lol got a finals MVP and people still hate 💀 did it without a Superteam and still gets hate 🤦 people judge him off 3 games in 16' but don't care about the other games in which he was clutch and still doesn't get credit for being clutch like the Rockets series or pelicans series or Cavs series 💀 Steph is a Top 10 player of all time and the GREATEST PG OF ALL TIME

2009 KOBE BRYANT Won his 4th Championship and First Finals MVP. (13th Year in the League @ the same Team) *2022 STEPHEN CURRY Won his* *4th CHAMPIONSHIP and First FINALS MVP* *(13th Year in the League @ the same Team)*

What I love the most about your videos is that, even though you are a Warriors fan (and lets it show often), you have THE BEST arguments against "Warriors needing KD" and "Curry being a chocker". And you back it up with nothing but straight facts. If you had the chance to debate with the likes of Skip Bayless, Max Kellerman or Jay Williams, they would be absolutely destroyed. But the narrative isn't over... People have the audacity to say that 2019 Finals is a proof that Curry is a chocker and Warriors need KD, even though Klay, Cousins and Iguodala got hurt (besides the fact that KD took the depth out of Warriors, so when he gets injuried it means even more) and Curry avaraged 30, 6 and 5. They will always invent something

SHEESSHHH, you aint had to do em like dat Dworth... Dayumm!!! Dope vid!

This is why this last Championship is the best one! Steph said it best "What they gonna say now?"

Right on brother. Why all the hate on Steph Curry? It’s bizarre. He’s a generational talent and has character for miles. He should get nothing but love.

Subscribed! One video just changed my outlook. I knew Steph was great but this just put into perspective the magnitude of his greatness!

I remember someone saying why Steph gets so much hate and doubts is because he's just too damn perfect. People hate him because they ain't him and can't even be a fraction of him. There hasn't been this much level of envy and jealousy towards a player in recent times. A lot of his achievements are unprecedented in basketball. To be the only small guard/player to breach the list of top 10 players of all time is insane when size and athleticism is so important in this sport. To change how basketball is fundamentally played. A unanimous MVP. And this dude had ankle problems after coming out from Davidson lol. A player that lead his team out of an actual abyss in 2020, played like an MVP and won the scoring title in 2021, and won the chip in 2022.

@DoubleDWorth back in the day, basketball was played by guys of regular height. Then guys like Bill and Wilt came in and made the smaller guys struggle. Since then it's all been about big guys (6'6" and up) in the narrative. Then Steph shows up and makes everyone go "Hey, a highly skilled, regular height, guy can beat the big guys". And we're seeing that more and more now. GP2 is an "elite defender" and he's just barely over 6'. But the narrative is still "these guys will never be top 10 because they're not big enough. Warriors will lose because they don't have enough 'bigs'. KD is better because he's a better defender (because he's taller)". Can you make a video discussing how the NBA is moving away from "go big or go home" to "high skill, high reward" yet, especially the media, are unable to accept that? Sorry if I'm asking too much.

Once again - amazing video. You just captured all the emotions, the ride, the narrative everything - thank you! This team I think is the best ever - every heart on their sleeve, and Steph made me cry again - he had that Team on his back, around him, any way they could, and they ALL delivered to the last man!They like Steph break the molds and keep breaking them.The Media just cannot get their tiny heads around it - blessed to be witnessing

you honestly have some of the best storytelling nba videos they're so good thank you for them.

Dude changed the game forever, way before this 2022 championship. Top10 of all time for a while now imo.

Just so everyone is wondering we ain't done yet and we will repeat as champs..... it's not a prediction it's a spoiler

Dub Nation stand up!!!

yo the end with that last graph and the music. chills bro. Steph is my favorite

Always love when someone can actually back up their arguments with straight numbers and facts, not just with these subjective arguments that anyone and their mom can have, simply because they get their emotions all in a bunch. Great job man 👏👏👏

YES, thank you, so many few channels bring it up and show the receipts, Durant was already considering going to the Warriors, PLUS it was the right move, a genius move, they lost their starting SF, why not go get the best, "You play to win the game, HELLO!"

Great essay. Great editing. Looking forward to seeing what this channel makes in the future.

W video very well put together and everything you said was facts great vid bro🔥🔥

This was pure poetry. Wow. Basketball analysis and creativity at its highest level

the first play is the exact reason why hands off basketball is way more appealing in my opinion getting hurt because you beat someone on a fast break and they fouled you because “no easy buckets” it just slows the game down and it ends up with people hurt, not able to function in life outside of basketball properly due to a sports injury..

Thank you so much for this. I soaked it up.

Watching all of our finals runs the past 8 years this one is truly my favorite

Top 10 of all time, top 2 PG of all time.

This was insanely cathartic. Ty 🙏🏻

Finally a true take on Steph. Wish all these analysts out there was that good at their jobs. Great vid.

KD was never better than Steph, even on those Warriors teams. Steph is easily top 10 all time.

Thank you - you captured in my opinion it all!

LeBron may be the most “hated” player in the NBA in terms of having the most haters (even though he has even more fans than haters), but Curry is easily the most discredited given all he’s accomplished. Dominique Foxworth is just a boldfaced hater.

lets goooo been waiting for this

This is a really well put together video.

Great video, from start to finish, everything you said was right on point...... Beautifully done ✅ Put all the haters to sleep 😴🛌🏼 Excellent 👍🏼

I didn’t need this video to tell me the man is today’s goat 🐐. He’s literally changed how the game is played and has won over 67% of his finals appearances so if that ain’t goat status, I don’t know what is

I say this all the time.. he’s more then just the beat shooter ever he’s the greatest scorer of all time

Those charts at the end tho... Checkmate. Bravo video D. 👍🏿

Jxmy and Denver have BOTH concluded with the same thing, Steph being top 10 all-time, I can now rest easy 🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️

Solid, Ima start sharing this video

I liked this, clicked it again so I could like it again. (Best video tribute to the Warriors 2022 Champions imo)

THIS US BETTER THAN MAINSTREAM MEDIA. GOOD PRESENTATION.

He is top 10 ever Shaq said he's top 10 before they won and Curry put up an All time performance in the finals against an All time defense in Celtics to prove that he's among ,along the greatest ever

Love it Man !!! Just love it !!

Oh yeah this bouta be a BANGER

i could never handle what curry is getting through rn soo much trash talk on him and he just threw all that trash back in their mouth. That's something I could never do even if I wanted to. Such an inspiration fr.

Thank you for this video. The man is a legend... not just what he does but HOW he does it. He always had all the odds against him, and I think he prefers it that way. Jordan is Jordan but Curry is Curry. Both defined the NBA by their individual approach to the game. I see them way above everyone else... In this day and age it is easy for people to talk lightly of Curry dismissing all the he has done but his accomplishments, stats and body of work are there... The baby faced assassin is one of a kind

I’m not a Warriors fan, but I can’t help but want to see the Warriors go back to back next year to truly cement their legacy as one of the best teams to ever do it. The Warriors brand of basketball is the most entertaining basketball I’ve ever watched, even moreso than the Seven-Seconds-Or-Less Suns from the mid 00’s, and yet they also play Defense to match (unlike those Suns teams). Not only that, but Steph and Klay are two of the _nicest_ professional athletes on the planet. They know they’re both solidified HOF’s, but don’t have that cocky arrogance that a lot of others have. They set such a great example for the kids watching this era of basketball, and I personally believe it would be phenomenal for the league to see them do it *AGAIN*.

I love it bro. As a former player with similar ambitions as curry 20 yrs ago who played D1 Ball but never pro, he's really made me love basketball again. I think he's the best player ever, better than jordan. When they win next year that will be 5 championships and hopefully the following year that will be 6 championships and if that happens it won't even be debatable. I'm real excited to see how his career winds down.

He is top 5 all-time and Dworth I have been rocking with your content for a while now and you called this “W” back in preseason. I knew we had the pieces I just wanted us to be healthy. They should send you a ring or at least a hat lol

Great video bro 🤙🏾

Congrats D. Keep it up.

Been waiting for this. A bit more background music would have probably made it better but i came here for content. Goodjob

Great work bro💪🏿

Best break down yet 👍🏽👍🏽

Always great video Steph was absolutely fantastic in playoffs and finals but his critics are still going to hate on him so who cares what they say so Steph keep shining through the shade and winning congrats on 4th title best wishes for next season

To be 6’3 small bodied and be able to dribble through lanes and shooting over guys with 6’9 7’0 feet wing spans is insane!!!

That was a very satisfying video

Great video as always.

Thank you! Exactly! 💯

You did a magnificent job of showing guys talking trash and the charts to show otherwise. He is a dominant player of the game and I don't think we're done seeing the GSW yet! GO WARRIORS 🙌🏼 🙌🏼 🙌🏼 🏀 🏀 🏀

Love these videos that statistically disprove the naysayers.

Excellent video. Thank you. I believe this "War-On-Steph" started after the 2016 regular season and after Steph won the first-ever unanimous MVP. after the Warriors' in general and Steph's in particular popularity started growing exponentially and he became the face of the NBA by every measure at the expense of Lebron James. THEN ... it was no longer about Lebron and Steph. Now, it is about Nike vs. Underarmor. Nike had invested lots of money in Lebron since his high school stardom, and until that point, has been relatively a disappointment to the overhype and the wild expectations they put on his shoulders. Can you imagine Lebron losing the 2016 finals!! it would've been RIP Lebron, as most NBA fans had almost forgotten about him the whole year as they were busy with the heroics and the amazing display of Steph Curry and the Warriors. So, Nike pushed the NBA after game2 of the 2016 finals (only hypothetical and I have no proof) to do everything they could to prevent Lebron from losing. Also, the Lebron-driven media had no choice but to bad-mouth Steph because he was the only roadblock to Lebron's winning more titles. Even the story of the suspension of Draymond Green on a play that was not even called a foul during the game. It was only brought up in the press conference by Lebron's boy Dave McMenamin to become the biggest felony in history later on and to get Draymond suspended in an attempt to shift the momentum. They were the most bothered by KD's move to GSW because they knew from that point and on, Lebron has 0 chances of winning another title. They did everything in their power until they had them separated again. After the 2022 finals, they were shitting their pants and saying oh ...shit. Now they're dreaming of bringing KD and Kyrie to Lebron so they continue their ridiculous GOAT theory.

Skip Bayless says Steph gets more passes than any other player... I'd say KD is actually the one who does and Steph is easily the most disrespected and discredited player in the history of this game. LeBron used to be but now he's in the goat conversation. But I digress.

My favorite steph curry narrator is u double d

Honestly, the media is messed up. No one is marked like Steph is come playoff time.

That was awesome. the charts and the rebuttals with truth with numbers was poetic too. We just have to be okay with the naysayers. Cause they just don't like Steph. Its okay, cause numbers and video footage don't lie. They just need to say anything like the guys that cries "Fake News"...Just because you say its "Fake News" doesn't mean that it is!

As a KNICKS fan, I would like to say GREAT VIDEO!!!!!! now can you do one about the KNICKS about how much we suck every year but I stay supporting them.