Stephen Curry hit a nasty three to put the Golden State Warriors up nine in the final minute of Game 2. He then made the savage gesture to put the Dallas Mavericks to bed.
STEPH SAYS GOOD NIGHT AFTER A HUGE COMEBACK 😴 pic.twitter.com/9Pi1Q8v3fY
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 21, 2022
Stephen Curry is no stranger to celebrating big buckets. But the Warriors star rarely draws flak for them. He's one of the most beloved and respected superstars in the game and seemingly has a pass to let his hair down on the court.
Steve Kerr thinks he knows why. The Warriors head coach was asked about Steph Curry's antics on Saturday and had his own theory as to why everyone just views it as the two-time MVP having fun.
Via NBC Sports Bay Area:
“I don't mind it all,” Kerr told reporters on a video conference call Saturday. “And I think what's notable is that I don't think we've run into any opponents who seem to mind it. I think Steph, the way he carries himself, the way he handles being on the other end of that kind of stuff, he realizes that it's all part of the game and players are going to trash talk during the game, they are going to have their theatrics.”
Stephen Curry loves the game and enjoys the game in a way that draws wonder and amusement from fans watching at home. It's clear that his celebrations are drawn from pure ecstasy rather than trying to belittle any opponent.
“He enjoys that part of the show. But there's a humility to Steph that people and fellow players around the league also recognize. So I think they respect him, and that's why he gets away with it, whereas some guys may not.”
The Warriors star would want nothing more than to play for another NBA ring. Stephen Curry's celebrations during the Finals are surely going to be something to behold.
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