The Splash Brothers are considered two of the NBA's greatest shooters of all time because Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson changed the way basketball was played while playing for the Warriors.
Stephen will set new NBA three-point history in the next few games. Currently, he's only nine three-pointers behind Ray Allen and will make him the most three-pointers in the league's history. As Curry approached his record, Ray Allen has been giving various interviews lately.
On Friday, Ray Allen spoke about the differences between Thompson and Curry's shooting talents in an "Dan Patrick Show."
Patrick asks Ray Allen an interesting question.
Patrick said: "This may sound strange to you. I think Klay Thompson shot better than Stephen Curry," Patrick said. "Curry is creating shooting chances. Clay, on the other hand, after taking the ball, shoots at most with a dribble or catch, and he is more dangerous than Stephen Curry. In your opinion, is this a fair assessment? ”
Ray Allen replied, "I wouldn't say it's more dangerous. Because Stephen Curry has been in possession, you have to defend him seriously and he will attract 2 defenders, or even 3. That's why the role players around Curry can play well. Clay is ball-free moving. He can shift the defense. When he shoots, the rest of the team follows suit, which is a bit similar to my style of play. Stephen is active and Klay Thompson is passive. ”
"You can compare Curry to Lillard because they have the ability to score under the basket and be able to control the ball into the paint. I prefer to compare Clay to myself and Reggie Miller. Because we are all playing without the ball, able to move the defense, get rid of the shackles, and influence the game without touching the ball. ”
Curry's shooting moves are unique, but not as traditional and standard as Klay Thompson's. Never has a player been able to control the ball and shoot at incredible speed like Curry. Clay hasn't played an NBA game in more than two years after multiple injuries, but he spent more than half of his public training on Chase Center Court during the Warriors' home pregame training this season. His shooting form seems to be as perfect as ever.
Although the two play differently, there is no doubt that they both belong to the greatest and top outside shooters the sport has ever seen.