Alright, so let me tell you about this deep dive I did into Stephen Curry’s 2010 season. It was a while back, but I remember it pretty vividly. I was trying to understand how he was developing back then, what his weaknesses were, and how he started becoming the player we know today.
It all started when I stumbled upon some old game footage. I’m talking grainy, low-res stuff, you know? But I was determined to see what I could glean. First thing I did was just watch a bunch of games from that 2010-2011 season. Just straight-up watching, taking mental notes on his movement, his shot selection, and how the Warriors were using him.
Then, I got a bit more systematic. I started tracking his shots. Where on the court was he shooting from? What was his percentage from different spots? I even tried to note the type of defense he was facing – was it a straight-up defender, a double team, a switch? This took forever, let me tell you. I was pausing, rewinding, squinting at the screen, all that good stuff.
After the shot tracking, I wanted to see how he was moving off-ball. So, I focused on possessions where he didn’t have the ball. What routes was he running? Was he setting screens? Was he just standing around? This was tougher because the camera doesn’t always follow him when he’s not involved in the immediate play.
Next up was looking at his passing. I tried to identify what types of passes he was making – simple swing passes, drive-and-kicks, or more complex reads. And I was watching to see if he was making the right decisions. Was he forcing passes into tight spots, or was he finding the open man?
Finally, I spent some time analyzing his defense. Honestly, this was probably the toughest part to watch. He was still developing on that end of the floor. I watched his footwork, his positioning, and how aggressively he was guarding his man. There were definitely moments where he got beat pretty easily, but also flashes of potential.
After all that watching and note-taking, I put it all together. I saw a player who was incredibly skilled offensively, with a lightning-quick release and a knack for creating his own shot. But he was also raw, needing to improve his strength, his decision-making, and his defense. You could see the seeds of greatness, but also the areas where he needed to grow.
Here’s a quick rundown of what I learned:
- His shot was already deadly, but he needed to get stronger to handle contact.
- He was a willing passer, but sometimes forced things.
- His off-ball movement was promising, but inconsistent.
- His defense was a work in progress, to put it mildly.
Honestly, going back and watching those old games gave me a whole new appreciation for how far Curry has come. It’s amazing to see the transformation from that young, somewhat unpolished player to the two-time MVP we all know today. It was a grind to do all that analysis, but totally worth it to see the evolution of a legend.
