Is Curry becoming so dangerous that the "Curry Rules" are coming?

[ClipperRevival]

Of course another strategy would be to make Curry work on the D end. Even if you aren't scoring on him, you can tell the guy being guarded by Curry to purposely move through picks all day ala Redick/Korver to make Curry expend energy.

[Marchesk]

The thing is, Curry shoots 3s. And say he were to hit 50% from 3, a 2 point shooting star would need to hit 75% from 2 to match that production. And say Curry hits 60% from 3, a 2 point star would have to hit at 90%. I think any team would gladly take their star hitting 75-90% from 2. But that's just not possible. Even the GOAT 2 point stars peaked at around 60-65%. The 3 point shot is what makes Curry that dangerous.

Yes, but if you're a team like the Spurs, Thunder or Clippers, you can put up points. So the question is can you let Curry get 40-50 a game nailing a bunch of threes, but hold the rest of Warriors in check so that you end up ahead.

Do you really want to waste your best defenders or bigs trying to frustrate Curry 25 feet out, when he's just as likely to beat you at some stretch in the game anyway hitting impossible threes, or do you want to not let the rest of the Warriors beat you?

[JimmyMcAdocious]

There is another approach a team could try. Let Curry get his. Let him average 40+ in a series. Focus on shutting everyone else down. Make Curry beat you all by himself. Frustrate the hell out of Klay and Dray.

Don't think it's that simple with the way the Warriors play. A team predicated on ball movement (especially the level of off the ball movement the Warriors have - which is honestly maybe the best I've seen) can't usually be forced into get that guy to iso and let him have his. Makes it more difficult that Curry is the PG and a really fantastic creator. It would be one thing if the guy was only a scorer. Watch these guys on offense. It's a shit ton of screens, guys cutting, looking to cut, tons of spacing... It's incredible.

I think the Cavs plan to cut the head of the snake off was correct. But the Warriors are better as a team and so is Curry so it should be interesting to see if that tactic still somewhat works. It's not like teams haven't tried that this season already.

[ClipperRevival]

Yes, but if you're a team like the Spurs, Thunder or Clippers, you can put up points. So the question is can you let Curry get 40-50 a game nailing a bunch of threes, but hold the rest of Warriors in check so that you end up ahead.

Yeah, it's something to consider.

[Pointguard]

Now all the contenders would put a Mugsy Bogues guy on Curry. Bogues could press anybody for the full length of the court and not get tired. That's what you need for Curry. It will at least take away a portion of the 32 feet to 25 feet range which causes most of the havoc.

[Dresta]

Nah, just get the refs to call the moving screens at key moments in the game. That'd fuck them up big time.

[Bawkish]

Yeah, it's something to consider.

it's all risk taking.

you can't measure everything up to numbers, just do it like the commercial says

Chances are it all goes well or it'll went south, but then you learned from it then you can adjust and try different till it works

[Marchesk]

Now all the contenders would put a Mugsy Bogues guy on Curry. Bogues could press anybody for the full length of the court and not get tired. That's what you need for Curry. It will at least take away a portion of the 32 feet to 25 feet range which causes most of the havoc.

Remember when Tyrone Lou was put on Iverson in the 2001 finals, and Iverson was mad because Lou was being real aggressive and grabbing his jersey and what not. Iverson still got his.

[ClipperRevival]

it's all risk taking.

you can't measure everything up to numbers, just do it like the commercial says

Chances are it all goes well or it'll went south, but then you learned from it then you can adjust and try different till it works

That's the great thing about the playoffs. You can adjust anytime you want and show different looks. Coaching is a huge factor in the playoffs.

[ClipperRevival]

Now all the contenders would put a Mugsy Bogues guy on Curry. Bogues could press anybody for the full length of the court and not get tired. That's what you need for Curry. It will at least take away a portion of the 32 feet to 25 feet range which causes most of the havoc.

Yup. Having a guy being able to bother Curry's waist and below would make it harder for Curry to shoot in rhythm. Curry has shown that he can shake the taller, longer defenders. But a short, super quick guy like a Mugsy being drapped all over him is something to consider. Della tried it, had some success but he wasn't nearly as athletic and quick as a Mugsy.

[Kobe_6/8]

Remember when Tyrone Lou was put on Iverson in the 2001 finals, and Iverson was mad because Lou was being real aggressive and grabbing his jersey and what not. Iverson still got his.

Having someone to press Curry all game like Muggsy is different. It fights against the 3-point shot. Lue is a pest, Muggsy is playing a special defense.

[Pointguard]

Remember when Tyrone Lou was put on Iverson in the 2001 finals, and Iverson was mad because Lou was being real aggressive and grabbing his jersey and what not. Iverson still got his.

Bogues was a one man press. He felt like two people when he pressed you upcourt. Tyrone Lou was never Bogues by any stretch of the imagination. So be it, nobody was. But there were others that could press with great energy.

[sd3035]

There is another approach a team could try. Let Curry get his. Let him average 40+ in a series. Focus on shutting everyone else down. Make Curry beat you all by himself. Frustrate the hell out of Klay and Dray.

Confirmed retard. Yeah, let a guy who shoots almost 70% TS score at will. He's not Lebron, you can't just let him brick his team out of a series with single coverage

[ClipperRevival]

Me being from the old school, I might also consider getting my bench warming big to come in and try to take Curry out. Of course the backlash would be unreal but if it helps my team win, I might do it. Basically what they used to do in the 80's but it was considered legal back then. Lol.

[Marchesk]

Confirmed retard. Yeah, let a guy who shoots almost 70% TS score at will.

Seems like he scores at will anyway. And that Office gif is getting old, no pun intended. And I'm not a grandpa.