NBA's Curry hardly ever turns during games! Do you know why?

Kabir903

"I don't know if anyone has noticed, but NBA's Curry rarely uses turning plays, and you might be curious why. As far as I know, in terms of basketball skills, there are only two choices for turning: one is a turnaround jump shot, and the other is an unexpected turnaround layup.

Let's take a look at Dirk Nowitzki; he often used a turnaround technique and a single-leg jump shot before. On the other hand, LeBron James likes to use his body strength to squeeze past opponents after turning around, completing quick layups. In the NBA, a league filled with strong players, there are plenty of players over 2 meters tall, so Curry isn't suited for turning jump shots. If he used this technique frequently, he might end up setting a record for the most blocked shots. Instead, by not turning around and going directly to the basket, he makes use of Curry's nimble footwork and soft touch, which are more practical. After all, he often scores with his hands after breaking through, resisting defenders and adding points to the team.

In simple terms, everything is about putting the basketball into the basket, and it depends on what feels comfortable. Of course, Curry's almost non-existent turning plays do expose his weakness, which is his lack of physical confrontation. This weakness was greatly amplified during the 2016 finals against the Cavaliers. At that time, Tyronn Lue adopted a tactic where team members took turns guarding Curry, ultimately helping the team reverse the situation in a 1-3 deficit. This year, after Thompson's injury, Curry lost his most formidable teammate and seemed overwhelmed.

What Curry needs to work on the most now is not his strengths but his basketball skills. When he can elevate his physical confrontation ability to a higher level, surpassing Magic Johnson is not impossible."

Kahn332

Not turning is even more fierce, more accurate, and more ruthless than turning. Who needs to turn?

Kalkin995

Playing style should vary from person to person.

Kapil334

That's Curry; he changed the definition of three-point shooting in world basketball.

Jatin255

Curry is relatively slim, and he's often faced with double-teams on the court. If he were to turn around, the ball would be more likely to be stolen.