Andre Iguodala admits Steph Curry was unfairly ROBBED thrice in illustrious NBA career
Andre Iguodala is down to give his 2015 FMVP award to Stephen Curry.
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Stephen Curry is undoubtedly one of the greatest point guards ever. He is the Greatest Shooter of All-Time and the most influential modern superstar. Chef is the reason behind the game shifting to a different era. Also, he’s responsible for the Golden State Warriors last 4 championships and dynasty days. Stephen Curry has a stacked resume with multiple elite records, historical stat lines, and on-the-court and off-the-court accolades. But unfortunately, the 4×NBA champion has only one FMVP award.
Many fans used to clown Stephen Curry for not being the main guy during all his championship runs. But that’s not right and Steph has silenced all of them by winning his first-ever FMVP award last year. And, many have always believed he deserved to bag it before too based on his performance and impact on the floor. Even, 2015 FMVP Andre Iguodala who helped the Warriors lift the title against LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers that year believes the same.
Andre Iguodala has probably played his final season in the league and bagged 4 Championships with the Golden State Warriors. He recently, appeared on Gilbert Arenas’ podcast, “Gil’s Arena.” There he admitted how Stephen Curry deserved at least 1 FMVP before he bagged it last year. And, Iggy even went on to bring his FMVP award to the conversation. As he has absolutely no problem with it if Curry got it.
Andre Iguodala quoted: “I always say, ‘Yeah, I think Steph did deserve one before the one he got.’ I did think he deserved one. So, I always say, ‘If it was mine, cool.’ I know the impact I had on the game. I don’t need anybody to tell me that I did. Like, I’m cool with that because my whole career was based on that.” Iguodala also mentioned how the FMVP is his biggest and finest achievement in the league. As the only other individual accolades he has bagged in the league aren’t justifying his game.
His first All-Defensive team selection came in 2013-14 and Kobe Bryant was the reason behind his selection in the 2012 Olympic team. His career greats weren’t unfortunately given the correct recognition. But he still doesn’t mind giving his FMVP award to Stephen Curry. As he quoted: “So, I say all of that to say, man, I don’t even care, Steph should have had mine. Like, I don’t really care, I think Steph should have had it.”
But further, Andre Iguodala even mentioned how Houston Rockets’ Trevor Ariza reassured him that he deserves that award and was the reason behind the team’s success. And, nothing can be changed now as it all is done and dusted. But Stephen Curry surely has a great chance of bagging some more FMVPs.
Stephen Curry vs Andre Iguodala and Kevin Durant in NBA Finals
Andre Iguodala bagged the Finals MVP over Stephen Curry in 2015. The major reason behind it was his defensive expertise against LeBron James. He held him down to a negative net rating and lower shooting percentages when on the floor. Iguodala limited LeBron James to 38.1% from the field where he scored 26 points per 36 minutes and recorded 2.9 turnovers. Without him, Bron was balling out and shooting 44% with 35 points per 36 minutes and only 2.2 turnovers.
Andre Iguodala during that series averaged 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4 assists, 1.3 steals, 0.3 blocks, and 1 turnover while shooting 52.1% from the field and 40% from downtown. Stephen Curry though was cooking on the offensive end and involving all his guys to record dubs. That was the year he started taking charge of the team and clowning his opponents with his shooting skills and handles. Curry averaged 26 points, 5.2 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 1.8 steals, 0.2 blocks, and 4.7 turnovers while shooting 44.3% from the field and 38.5% from downtown.
But the league valued Andre Iguodala’s efforts against LeBron James more and he bagged the award. And, honestly, that does make sense as without Iggy the Warriors wouldn’t have won the title. But the next two runs Stephen Curry had with Kevin Durant are debatable. During the 2017 NBA Finals Kevin Durant bagged the FMVP award. He averaged: 35.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1 steal, 1.6 blocks, and 2.2 turnovers while shooting 55.6% from the field and 47.4% from downtown.
Stephen Curry though averaged 26.8 points, 8 rebounds, 9.4 assists, 2.2 steals, and 3.7 turnovers while shooting 44% from the field and 38.8% from downtown. During the 2018 NBA Finals Kevin Durant again bagged the FMVP award. He averaged: 28.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, 7.5 assists, 0.8 steals, 2.3 blocks, and 2.3 turnovers while shooting 52.6% from the field and 40.9% from the three-point line. Stephen Curry wasn’t too far that year and averaged: 27.5 points, 6 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 1.5 steals, 0.8 blocks, and 2.8 turnovers while shooting 40.2% from the field and 41.5% from the three-point line.
The stats do side with Kevin Durant as the FMVP. But Stephen Curry was the leader, voice, and glue that had the team working as a unit. Reports claim he created four times as many points for KD then KD did for him. Draymond Green also has a theory of double teams they faced. Curry though was a better playmaker and team player throughout the two runs. But this doesn’t really take the FMVP awards away from Kevin Durant. As KD did showcase his greatness individually while scoring the ball and helped his team a lot on the defensive end. Stephen Curry though played some selfless basketball and now enjoys success while hunting for some more rings and FMVP awards.
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