Steph Curry’s Confession: Curry it Reveals Unstoppable Kyrie 3-pointer in 2016 NBA finals was Iconic
The surprising turns that occurred during the 2016 NBA Finals made them an unforgettable event. Having said that, the jaw-dropping seven-game series will forever be remembered for Kyrie Irving’s game-winning 3-pointer over Stephen Curry.
This is a rematch from the 2015 Finals, which the Cavaliers lost to the Warriors.
The 3-1 lead made it seem like the past might repeat again. But with Irving on his side, LeBron James would not allow this one slip away.
Game seven will be played on the home court of the Warriors, however the Cavaliers won the following two games to square the series at three games apiece.
After exchanging blows, the teams were unable to score until Irving, with 53 seconds remaining, decided to take matters into his own hands.
An iconic 3-pointer that sealed his place in basketball lore. Since Curry was helpless to stop him, he defended himself without remorse.
You could tell that’s a shot he’s worked on. I was right there. Tried not to foul. I stayed in front and contested. He just made an amazing shot. You have to give him credit. There’s nothing I’d do differently on that play,” Said Curry, who was recently named the first-ever unanimous MVP in 2016.
Good defense but better offense
Interestingly, Klay Thompson had been assigned defensive duties on Irving. But a timely screen from J.R. Smith had Curry switching with his Splash Brother.
The Chef was locked in despite the sudden adjustment but could do nothing to combat Uncle Drew’s wizardry.
Irving sank the 3-pointer, which gave the Cavs a 92-89 lead with less than a minute remaining.
He ended the fourth-quarter scoring dry spell and helped Cleveland snap its 52-year championship drought. The first team to ever come back from a 3-1 deficit in the Finals.
It was an emotional moment for James, considering his history with the franchise and city.
None of this would have been possible without Irving, who averaged 27 points during the Finals and shot 40 percent from the field.
Mutual respect between Curry and Irving
Two generational guards known for their one-of-a-kind skill sets, Curry and Irving, were drafted two years apart. It’s no surprise, they were positioned as rivals, especially given their history in the Finals. Nevertheless, the two shared a common admiration for each other.
While Curry gave his flowers to Irving regarding the 2016 Finals game-winner over him, the latter never hesitated to acknowledge what No. 30 has meant to the game.
“I just show respect to the guys like that. He has put in a ton of work for our league, he has set the bar for a lot of us point guards of where we want to be, we are still chasing his legacy,”Said. Irving about Curry in 2024.
Both Curry and Irving have been game-changers when it comes to the point guard position in the NBA.
Blessed with marksmanship and ball-handling skills, the two veterans have inspired a generation.
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