What kind of player was he in his early years and at Davidson? I haven't paid attention.
So in other words he was just average.He finished his final season at Davidson averaging 28.6 points, 5.6 assists, and 2.5 steals. He was the NCAA scoring leader and was named a consensus first team All-American.[39]
He finished his final season at Davidson averaging 28.6 points, 5.6 assists, and 2.5 steals. He was the NCAA scoring leader and was named a consensus first team All-American.[39]
I guess since I'm here, why did it take Curry three or four years to break out in the league? What kind of player was he in his early years and at Davidson? I haven't paid attention.
And Davidson went pretty far in the tournament almost entirely on Curry's shooting.
"In 2008, the No. 10-seeded Wildcats ripped off a magical run to the Elite Eight. Curry, a sophomore, averaged 34.3 points, 3.7 assists and 4.0 steals while shooting 50.8 percent from the field and 52.8 percent from downtown during a three-game tear against No. 7 Gonzaga, No. 2 Georgetown and No. 3 Wisconsin. Davidson came within a bucket of knocking off top-seeded Kansas and advancing to the Final Four. Curry scored a game-high 25 points in that 59-57 loss."
I guess since I'm here, why did it take Curry three or four years to break out in the league? What kind of player was he in his early years and at Davidson? I haven't paid attention.
Many would have said the same about Jeff Hornacek. He had to build as his career progressed in the league.Morris can be one of two things. He could be a long time starter on teams with other playmakers like Mario Chalmers or he could be a bench guy who spells a star PG somewhere like OKC or Memphis. If he's a starter on a team and is expected to carry a significant amount of scoring, his career will look like Trey Burke or someone similar. He just doesn't have enough physical gifts to be a great player. In college, you don't need them. In the NBA, it's really hard to be really good without them.
Fair. I guess he wasn't very under the radar. I don't really follow the NBA outside of Niang, Nader, and soon to be Morris. Might watch the Finals this year if my brother records it while I'm away. Thanks to everyone for responding.Also...
Picked #7 in the draft.
Finished second in the Rookie of the Year voting in 2009.
Missed almost all of 2011 with injuries.
Set NBA record for 3 pointers in 2012
Many would have said the same about Jeff Hornacek. He had to build as his career progressed in the league.
Mostly agree, but I'd say Morris is on-par with Curry's "handles". He is an elite ball handler, but has nowhere near the shooting, quickness or finishing capabilities of Curry.... completely different players.
No. Curry plays at an elite level few players reach. Not an insult to Monte, but no.
Good point. 33% is not far below the league average. And, As good as Curry is at 3ptshooting, ~half his points are 2 pt shots/ft.I disagree, he can be half the player Curry is, but would that player be a good NBA player? If Steph were a 33% 3 point shooter would he be in an NBA rotation?
Kyrie Irving is the only other player that has the handles of Curry. Stop it. Being a good college player doesn't automatically mean you slide right in as a good NBA player. The NBA D-League is chock full of really good college players.Don't think he can ever be the shooter Curry is. Morris has the handles/speed/hands Curry has now and could improve finishing at the rim, however Curry's elite shooting is what sets him apart from the rest of the league.