Steph Curry becomes Warriors’ leader with 11th selection

Steph Curry becomes Warriors’ leader with 11th selection

SAN FRANCISCO — Steph Curry was named an All-Star starter on Thursday, cementing his 11th career selection.

With the festivities coming to the Bay Area for the first time since 2000, All-Star weekend is set up to be a celebration of Curry’s career and accomplishments. The four-time NBA champion and two-time MVP remains one of the most popular players among fans and respected among his peers.

Curry, 36, is averaging 22.6 points and 6.3 assists per game while seeing nightly double teams, top-locks and junk defenses designed to force the ball out of his hands. He’s shooting 44.9% from the floor, 40.7% from behind the arc and a league-best 94% from the foul line.

“He’s always had a huge burden on his shoulders as our best player, as one of the best players in the league,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. “This year, with our team struggling the way we are, trying to close out these close games probably puts even more of a burden onto him. But the way he handles everything, he’s just incredibly grounded. Doesn’t appear overwhelmed by anything. He just goes out, does his job and he loves the process of it all.”

The other starters in the Western Conference pool are Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, Donovan Mitchell, Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson were named starters in the East. A combination of fans, media and players vote to select starters, while coaches draft reserves.

Source: Paradise Post