Steve Kerr Draws Michael Jordan Comparison As Stephen Curry Continues To Amaze At 38

Steve Kerr Compares Stephen Curry and Michael Jordan© Instagram/ StephenCurry30 and Getty Images

Stephen Curry continues to grab attention with his on-court achievements despite turning 38. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr makes a surprising comparison. During his recent appearance, Kerr talked about how Curry's gameplay reminded him of the days he played alongside Michael Jordan. The head coach draws a comparison based on how both players dominate the games along with their love for the game, the competitiveness, the passion and the desire to entertain fans.

Steve Kerr Compares Stephen Curry With Michael Jordan

The coach explained how it felt to watch Stephen Curry play even at the age of 38. In the clip that went viral, Kerr stated, “Honestly, it really does remind me of what it was like to play with Michael Jordan back in the day.” Kerr was reminded of the days he used to play alongside Jordan in the Chicago Bulls. He further added, “Every single night you just are amazed and you marvel at what he's capable of doing no matter what the defense does, but also just the longevity of it.”

Kerr highlighted how during every game against the Warriors, opponents try every possible way to block Curry. But he always finds a way to break through it. Kerr added, “To see night after night, defenses doing everything possible to slow Steph down like they did with Michael.” Along with the similarities between the two athletes in these aspects, Kerr even believed that both Curry and Kerr shared “the love for the game, the competitiveness, the passion, the desire to put on a show for the fans.” The Warriors coach, towards the end, concluded that there is a great comparison here.

Golden State Warriors So Far

The Golden State Warriors started the season with three back-to-back losses against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Memphis Grizzlies and the Phoenix Suns. However, the team bounced back and started securing wins night after night. They are currently on a 5-game winning streak. Their recent win was against the Suns. They will face the Miami heat next. Apart from Stephen Curry, rookie player Yaxel Lendeborg is also grabbing the spotlight with his impressive scores.