Although the Warriors failed to make the playoffs this season, Curry, as the star of the Warriors, still played a very good performance this season. Curry is still averaging 26.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game this season. He shot 45 percent from the field and 40.8 percent from three-point range.
Curry still ranks in the top three in the league with three stats this season. Curry has made 357 three-pointers this season, the most in the league. And it's a big distance away from Doncic in second place. And he averaged 4.8 three-pointers per game, which is still the first in the league. He averaged 92.3 percent of his free throw shooting percentage per game, the second highest in the league. It's fair to say that Curry is still the top player in the league when it comes to shooting.
Why can Curry still be at his peak at 36? You must know that many of his contemporaries have begun to decline. For example, players like Harden and Wei Shao have seen a significant decline in their dominance. Curry is still averaging in the top 10 in the league in points per game this season, so why has he been able to maintain such excellent form? Maybe we have to analyze it from his style of play.
As we all know, players who rely on shooting have generally had a long career. A player who relies on technology, he also has a long career. Curry can be said to be a player with shooting ability and skill in one. Curry is also very good at breaking, but Curry's breakthrough is more about using dexterity to score the ball, he doesn't have the physical fitness, he doesn't throw himself into the air like Wei Shao. Instead, they will use some high boards and some throws to get the ball into the basket, which is more energy-efficient and lighter. And in terms of shooting, Curry can play both with and without the ball. Playing without the ball can reduce a lot of the consumption of holding the ball. In addition, Curry has a flexible way of movement that no other player in the league has. So relying on his strong touch, he can keep his scoring consistent.
Even many fans think that even if Curry is 40 years old, as long as he stands on the court, the opponent will still have someone firmly guarding him. That's why Curry can still be productive at this age. It all comes down to because he's just too accurate. The shooting sensation does not diminish with age. That's the ultimate reason why Curry was able to stay in shape. So those players who haven't practiced shooting in their lives may be very envious of Curry, envious of Curry's way of playing, and envious of Curry being able to have a long peak.