Curry has been one of the NBA's best players for a decade and has led the Warriors to three championships. But the one trophy he's never won is the Finals MVP award.
After a remarkable season, the NBA's most prolific 3-point shooter is about to stamp his legacy with a pristine finals MVP trophy. After years of naysayers questioning whether he was the greatest player in history without having won the top award, Curry finally broke that cycle Thursday night when he was unanimously named the NBA's Finals MVP.
The Golden State Warriors clinched their fourth championship in eight seasons by beating the Boston Celtics 103-90 on Thursday, with Curry playing a major role in every victory. He had a team-high 34 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in the series clincher, and he put himself in great company by hitting six 3-pointers during the game, including a 29-footer with 6:15 left that pushed the Warriors up by 22. He celebrated by pointing to his ring finger as Boston called for a timeout.
It's a great win for the Warriors and it's also an outstanding moment for Curry, who has spent most of his NBA career with just the Warriors. He was also the NBA's regular-season 3-point king this year, passing Ray Allen to take over the all-time 3-pointers made list earlier in the season.
As a result, this is the first time that any of the Warriors' previous three championships has had its final player earn an MVP award. Kevin Durant won the honor twice during the Warriors' two-year run of titles, and Andre Iguodala was the MVP in 2015.
This is the first time that Curry has been the unanimous pick for NBA Finals MVP, and it will give him a deserved spot in basketball history. It's a big accomplishment for a player who has had his share of ups and downs this season but who always finds a way to pull himself back up and continue his streak of incredible play.
After a surprisingly slow start to the postseason, Curry has been tearing up the court since the All-Star break. He has averaged 30 points, five rebounds and four assists per game during the postseason, and has been a dominant force on the floor against the Celtics in particular.
He's not only the best 3-point shooter of all time, but he also is an excellent pass-catcher and a dependable leader. He has a reputation for being one of the most entertaining and high-energy players in the NBA, and he's played like it at every stop this postseason.
His patented half-court heaves and jaw-dropping drives and passes make him the perfect fit for this team's offense, and he also has a knack for scoring when needed. He's a master of the switch-and-roll and has the ability to create his own shot with ease.
As the NBA's most prolific 3-point shooter, he's become an even more impressive force this season, and he was even able to help lift the Warriors to a title after a two-year hiatus due to injuries. He's also a very good defensive player, and he's a lot of fun to watch on the court.
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