Why is Curry so well-received in the league? He is selfless in playing basketball, and it is comfortable for anyone to play basketball by his side.

On May 12, Stephen Curry, as one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, has always been high in the league and outside the league. This is by no means accidental. From technical characteristics to personal charm, from team contribution to cultural influence, Curry has interpreted more than ten years of career how a superstar wins widespread respect for humility, selflessness and disruptive innovation. His existence not only redefines the spatial logic of basketball, but also shapes a winning culture that transcends personal data.

**The perfect integration of technological revolution and team first**

Curry's most fundamental contribution to basketball is that he fully serves his personal talent in the team system. The core of the "dynamic offensive" system created by Cole after coaching the Warriors in the 2014-15 season is the construction of Curry's historically-level unball running and instantaneous decision-making capabilities. Data shows that when Curry is on the court, the Warriors' overall effective shooting rate has increased by 4.3 percentage points. This "Ku's gravity" effect allows non-shot players such as Green and Iguodala to gain unprecedented offensive space. During the 2022 Finals, Wiggins' shooting percentage soared to 73% when Curry attracted double-teams, perfectly confirming the "Curry's gain effect" - through continuous unball movements and precise ball passes, he can amplify the tactical value of his teammates to the extreme.

This selflessness is by no means a measurable measure of assist data. Curry averaged 6.5 assists per game in his career, but his "potential assists" (referring to the number of missed teammates who got high-quality phones after passing the ball) remained in the top five in the league for many years. In the 2016 season when the record of 73 wins, Curry took the initiative to reduce his ball holding time by 18%, but allowed role players such as Barnes and Livingston to perform the most efficiently in their careers. This spirit of sacrifice is extremely rare among superstars, as Durant once commented: "He is willing to provide an off-ball cover for Clay at the last moment of the Finals, and this quality cannot be found in the entire NBA history. "

** Leadership philosophy constructed by personality charisma**

Curry's reputation is unique in that he has won triple recognition from his opponents, teammates and league management at the same time. In 2017, Cavaliers player Fry publicly stated after defending Curry: "You know he is destroying you, but you can't help but want to applaud him." This ambivalence reveals the subversiveness of Curry's game style - he replaced trash talk with joy, replaced physical confrontation with precise three-pointers, and reshaped the competitive culture. Official league data shows that Curry is one of the superstars with the least malicious fouls in the past decade, and his "zero technical foul" record holder is directly related to his respectful attitude towards the referee.

What is more valuable is that Curry always maintained his humility as a rookie. In the first round of the 2023 playoffs, when Poole made consecutive waves and lost, Curry said in the locker room that "we need to give young people more trust" rather than blame. This inclusive leadership has created amazing cohesion: Iguodala is willing to reduce her salary and stay in the team. Durant still publicly maintained Curry many times after leaving the team. Even Wiseman, who was traded to the Pistons, still regularly asks Curry for tactics. Warriors general manager Miles once revealed: "When free agents contact us, the first question is always whether Curry is still in the team. "

**Cultural influence transcends the scope of basketball**

The essence of Curry's phenomenon is the dialectical unity of individual heroism and team basketball. He proved that superstars can dominate the game without monopolizing the ball - in the 2022 Finals, Curry averaged 5.8 assists per game while focusing on the Celtics, while creating a 42% assist rate in the history of the Finals. This basketball philosophy of "creating opportunities rather than taking advantage of opportunities" has directly influenced a generation of young players. Trae Young and Halliburton and other new generation point guards have publicly admitted to imitating Curry's selfless playing style.

In the contemporary NBA where business value is paramount, Curry adheres to the anti-trend values. He refused to form a super team and took the initiative to renew his contract early during the 2019 Warriors' low period; he promoted the league to introduce "Curry clauses" to protect the interests of veterans, but never used his privileges to interfere in management decisions. This attitude of putting the team above the individual has even changed the league's team building logic - many teams have begun to look for "curry-like" system players rather than simply accumulating talents.

When Jokic and Antetokounmpo and other new generation MVP winners mentioned Curry's influence on them in an interview, the 35-year-old veteran has completed his transformation from a super shooter to a basketball philosopher. Curry proves a truth: true greatness is not about conquering your opponent, but about making everyone—including your opponent—desire aspiring to be part of your story. This kind of reputation that surpasses the victory or defeat may be able to withstand the test of time better than his three-point record.