Say what you will about Stephen Curry, but he’s without a doubt one of the best – if not the best – NBA players shooting hoops nowadays.
But, as always, there will be critics, something Curry has taken in stride. Yet, when the jabs come from retired NBA players about defeating his team, it can be a little “annoying.”
Commenting on the current Warriors, Vibe referenced a recent ESPN radio interview in which Oscar Robertson voiced his belief that the former Warriors from the 2006-07 season could beat the present team amid the belief that basketball isn’t as physical as it was in the past. As a result, the advantage goes to the old Warriors who Robertson said would be able to defeat Curry’s squad.
In addition, former Warriors player Andrew Bogut took aim at the current Warriors by telling the San Jose Mercury News that his team in Melbourne, Australia could take on the NBA champs.
Weighing in on the criticism this week, Curry initially approached the comments lightly. Although he mentioned that his team doesn’t mind the remarks, Curry told Bay Area News Group podcast “Warriors Plus/Minus” that the comments aren’t needed now.
“When you hear, honestly, legends … kind of come at you, it’s kind of just weird,” he said. “It’s starting to get a little annoying just because it’s kind of unwarranted from across the board. We have a very competent group, and we have fun when we’re out there on the floor, and it shows, obviously.”
Rather than dwell on what was said, Curry mentioned that the Warriors’ focus should be on the present.