Stephen Curry reveals part of the secret that helped him become the greatest 3-point shooter in the NBA

It’s difficult for Stephen Curry to reveal all the secrets that helped him become the greatest 3-point shooter in NBA history, but the Golden State star shared a little about his skills.
Possessing countless long-distance shooting records and currently the player with the most successful 3-pointers of all time in the NBA, Stephen Curry always makes fans curious about why he can be so effective with his goals. such a throw.

During a recent podcast appearance, the Golden State Warriors star revealed a bit of the secret to helping him finish well in general and 3-point shooting in particular.

Although he still “hides his profession” and does not share everything he has, Curry still talks about an aspect that he values every time he practices and competes.

Stephen Curry is the owner of many 3-point records, including the most 3-point baskets of all time in the NBA.

“Throwing rhythm is one of the most important, if not the most important, aspect of each throw. And to get into rhythm for each throw, you will need to do something difficult: keep your balance,” Stephen Curry said.

“When competing, I always have to move constantly to find the smallest gaps. Between moving and shooting, we need to find a way to slow down, let the body balance, and then shoot.

Practicing this balance is a long process with hard practice. That’s why people often see me practicing throwing while standing on one leg, two legs, leaning left, leaning right or even leaning slightly forward or backward.”

Stephen Curry believes that balance is an important factor in shooting baskets and 3-point shots

Talking more about training, Stephen Curry said that the most important thing is that basketball players need to practice at the same speed as when competing. This way, the body will gradually get used to the pace of play and the efficiency on the practice field will gradually be transformed into real combat.

“What the fans see on the field is the result of many hours of practice. Every time I’m at the practice field, my personal coaches and I always recreate situations that I might encounter on the field, including time and score pressure.

Putting yourself in such a stressful environment will help you have better training efficiency, get used to having to move, and having to find balance in both body and mind for each throw,” Curry said. more.

Even though he has to move a lot, Curry always points his body toward the basket with the best balance possible every time he shoots.

Up to now (before the series on November 25), Stephen Curry has shot 3,463 3-pointers in a career spanning from 2009 to present. Along with the highest number of 3-pointers of all time, Stephen’s average successful shooting rate is 42.8% 3PT, the highest number in the NBA.

This season alone, the “chef” just broke a new record for long throws when he started the season with 13 consecutive matches with at least 4 3-pointers per match. This streak was just interrupted on the 23rd. /11 recently against the Phoenix Suns.