Building Up

Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors are having an historic NBA season and everyone is taking notice. Curry’s 3-point shooting ability is extremely elite and his overall skills as a player are being admired by many fans, media, and other players.

However, some former players have decided to raise doubts and point out flaws instead. While comparing to the era they played in or the team they played for, they have criticized how the Warriors stack up in an historical context. They have mentioned how the Warriors’ opponents are weak with bad coaching, have questioned Curry’s defense, and have even said, “We would’ve beat ‘em. We had more heart.”

We recognize in sports culture there are debates about who is great and who isn’t, and who would beat who if they played against each other. I understand the fun that’s involved in those conversations, but it gets old when fans, media, former players, and coaches tear down players or teams with unnecessary criticism and discouraging comments