Stephen Curry: Mid-Major Greatness

By Chris Littmann
Oh Stephen Curry, we humble ourselves before you.
I’m not really sure how else to respond to what I just saw in the second half of the Gonzaga-Davidson game. Curry just finished up a 40-point game as No. 10 Davidson beat seventh-seeded Gonzaga, 82-76. 30 of his 40 points came in the second half. In all, he finished 8-of-10 from the 3-point line.
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A-Mo was either in awe or pissed. All his emotions share the same expression.
Think on that stat line for a minute.
I’ve seen him three times in person this season -- against North Carolina, Duke and Winthrop -- but this was his greatest game by far. Even as recently as today, I’ve read people trying to criticize his size. All this talk about him never shaving a day or looking like he’s ready to go to his high school prom. Two words: Who cares? Shooters are shooters. Was J.J. Redick someone you’d put into a heavyweight fight? Nope. But could he shoot? Like it was his job.
This guy is proof that blood is more important than bicep size. His dad, Dell Curry, was an NBA sharp shooter. If you didn’t know that until today, I’d like to welcome you back from under that rock. While Gonzaga’s guards might have been bigger, it’s Curry that gets to play again on Sunday.
Like Harold Arceneaux, Wally Szczerbiak, Bryce Drew and other mid-major greats, Curry has a place in history.
Look out, Georgetown.↵