Curry Redefines the Three-Point Shot
Stephen Curry's volume and range from three-point range forced the entire league to rethink shot selection.
Stephen Curry's ability to shoot three-pointers off the dribble, from well beyond the standard arc, and in high volume gave the Golden State Warriors an offensive weapon opposing defenses had no established playbook for.
In the 2015-2016 season, Curry became the first player unanimously voted NBA MVP, while setting a then-record with 402 made three-pointers in a single season.
Curry's success accelerated a league-wide analytics-driven shift away from mid-range jump shots and toward three-pointers and shots at the rim, a strategic realignment still visible in how teams build rosters and design offenses today.
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