NBA

NBA News: Stephen Curry names the three toughest defenders he's faced

Not many players have been able to stop Stephen Curry throughout his career, but the Golden State Warriors superstar claims three players have made things quite complicated for him.

Stephen Curry
Ā© Matthew Stockman/Getty ImagesStephen Curry

Father Time has to keep on waiting. At 35, Stephen Curry continues to be one of the most dominant players in the National Basketball Association, and the Golden State Warriors star has no intention of slowing down anytime soon.

The Davidson product has already won four NBA championships in San Francisco, but he looks determined to add more rings to his rƩsumƩ. Following a lackluster season, the Dubs are doing whatever they can to help the guard.

Because if there’s something they can be sure about, it is that Steph is still capable of outplaying his opponents. Though it’s hard to remember players who neutralized Curry, he does remember the three toughest defenders he’s played against.

Advertisement

Curry names three toughest defenders he’s played against in his career

ā€œThere’s a group of three that always … the lightbulb went off when they were on the court,ā€ Curry told Willie Geist of the Today show. ā€œIt’s Jrue Holiday, Tony Allen, and Ron Artest, actually. I didn’t get to play too many games against [Artest], but he had the strongest hands you’ve ever seen in your life.ā€

LeBron James or Michael Jordan? Stephen Curry weighs in on GOAT debate

see also

While the Milwaukee Bucks is widely regarded as one of the best defensive guards still active in the NBA, the other two were definitely considered among the league’s toughest defenders back in the day.

Advertisement
ALSO READ
Warriors Rumors: Former four-time champion teammate of Stephen Curry nearing potential comeback
NBA

Warriors Rumors: Former four-time champion teammate of Stephen Curry nearing potential comeback

Why is Anthony Edwards not playing today, December 12, for Timberwolves vs Warriors?
NBA

Why is Anthony Edwards not playing today, December 12, for Timberwolves vs Warriors?

Is Stephen Curry playing tonight, Dec. 12, for Warriors vs Timberwolves?
NBA

Is Stephen Curry playing tonight, Dec. 12, for Warriors vs Timberwolves?

NBA Rumors: Warriors reportedly contemplating trading a star player to the Bucks in exchange for Giannis Antetokounmpo
NBA

NBA Rumors: Warriors reportedly contemplating trading a star player to the Bucks in exchange for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Better Collective Logo