Defending Steph Curry: Jrue Holiday, JJ Redick Discuss how Curry is an 'Alien'

Damian Lillard played a series against Jrue Holiday and the New Orleans Pelicans a few years ago, where they trapped him consistently and aggressively, and disrupted the offense so much that Lillard never had a big game. The Pelicans swept the Blazers 4-0, and Lillard averaged around 19 points for the series, and surely never forgot it.

Jrue Holiday, whom Dame calls the NBA's best defender among the guards, talked to JJ Redick about guarding both Dame and Curry. He mentions how he uses "tricks" like fouling the shooter on the follow through, holding, mind games, etc. and tries to keep them out of their zone, but sometimes nothing works.

He goes on to call Steph Curry an alien, because of some of the things Curry has been doing on the court, and I'm sure if you've been watching, you'd agree. High praise from a truly elite defender, something we don't have a lot of in the game today.

This kind of reminded me of Tony Allen talking about guarding Kobe, and older players talking about guarding MJ, so I hope you enjoy this short video I put together about Steph Curry. We are witnessing a once in a lifetime talent at the point guard position, and I'm happy to see he's getting his respect for it.

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[jasonjulius]

What Steph's tapped into is called Mastered Ultra Instinct. Few walking this earth have achieved that state. Goku is one of them

[NJPWGaming]

It’s fun to watch steph curry go to work this season man and I wasn’t really the biggest fan but now I’m watching every game he plays this season man.

[Trutheeker]

it's the power of now and faith. "I can do all things..."

[superhazy]

Jrue should join the Golden State Warriors. They need guys like him. 😉👍

[recommended]

You see trae young trying to do it but he is shooting in 30% barely near 38 its not possible what he does unlike jorden james has caught him but doing what he does is crazy

[NJPWGaming]

Also what is the name of the song playing in the background man. It’s so peaceful.

[Ezs]

Dame is the living embodiment of Mamba mentality

[iluvdissheet]

First, everyone should go watch the old man and the three podcast. JJ speaks and you should listen. Trust, this is coming from a Duke HATER! JJ is 💯

Second, we should listen to players more. Excuse me, active players. Sure I respect JJ, Shaq, Charles....but doesn't Dray's podcast hit different?
Doesn't All the smoke, Point Forward and the Shop, even YT Creators hit different than MSM?
I respect sport journalism...those who went to school, wrote articles/columnists who really know the sport and rely on facts. I despise opinion shows from guys who NEVER played.

Now Perk played but gave personal opinions and was PAID to do so. It weird he is now acting like he didn't cash his check now that receipts are due.

[patricialewis-neal]

What you all don’t understand is that God has his back, if you know God then, only then will you really understand.

[sidfujinari]

No reason to defend steph curry, the only one that cries that he doesn't belong in the hall of fame is jordan and others who didn't and couldn't play him if they had the chance...