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Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors (Getty Images)
3. Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors
Curry is not just a proven scorer. He is a point guard whose dexterity remains abound in the assist column as well. Averaging 8.1 APG in the playoffs from a 6.9 APG in the regular season, Curry was the focal point in the Warriors’ run to the semi-finals of the Western Conference – their first in years.
The Oracle Arena was lit up each time Curry sunk a three. Each and every one of his 42 threes was captivating, including the 6 that he hit in his 44 point night against the Spurs. While Curry’s performances began to curtail as his ankle injury aggravated, the point guard showed us that pure shooting and efficient dribbling is solely enough to notch MVP performances.
An interesting fact: Curry is only the third player in the NBA to stack up 23 PPG and 8 APG in his first playoffs. Surely, it will be interesting to see what Curry has in store for next year’s playoffs with a healthier and more playoff experienced Golden State Warriors line-up.
