NBA Finals
After winning the NBA Finals MVP with the Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry was second among the most decisive players, with Michael Jordan and LeBron James on the list.
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By Martin Wizenberg
June 17, 2022 10:56PM EDT
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June 17, 2022 10:56PM EDT
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After two years without a presence in the Playoffsand many doubts about the future of the franchise, Golden State Warriors win again NBA Finalsin this case those of 2022 and before the historical Boston Celticswho came to give them battle until the sixth game.
It was not without a great effort from his great figure and league superstar, Stephen Curry. Unlike the championships won before, where the team helped him more or had Kevin Duranthere Steph practically propelled them to victory.
He took all the spotlight because, in addition, that extra work he had to do paid off: He won the elusive MVP of the NBA Finals by averaging 31.2 points, 6.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists in 37.6 minutes per game.
In addition to that, he proved once again that he is one of the best finishers in history. In Game 6 and at the TD Garden, Steph scored 34 points, collected seven rebounds and seven assists, along with two steals. Thus, a very exclusive list was scaled.
Stephen Curry, expert in defining NBA Finals
According to ESPN Stats & Info, in matches to win the title, Curry is second in NBA history with 32.5 points. per encounter. Michael Jordan is first with 33.7, Hakeem Olajuwon third with 30, and LeBron James is fourth, next to Durantcon 29.5.
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