Everyone knows that Curry s three-pointers are great, so why can t he defend Curry s three-pointers?

On May 7, in the history of the NBA, three-pointers have long become a powerful tool to change the game pattern, and Stephen Curry is a representative figure who uses this weapon to the extreme. Not only does his three-pointers have an astonishing number, but his shooting percentage is even more terrifying, but what is even more puzzling is that even though the opponent knows his three-point threat, it is still difficult to effectively limit it. The reason behind this is far from simply "accurate shots" that can be summarized, but is a "unsolvable system" built by Curry at the technical, consciousness, teamwork and even psychological levels.

### **1. Extreme polishing of the technical level: the "unconventional" ability that surpasses traditional shooters**

The reason why Curry's third-pointers are difficult to defend is first due to his subverting the shooting skills defined by traditional shooters. Unlike traditional shooters such as Ray Allen and Reggie Miller who rely on fixed-point catch shots, Curry's shooting can be completed in almost any posture or rhythm:

1. **Super fast shooting speed**: Curry's shooting time takes only about 0.3 seconds, nearly twice the league average. Even if the defender is close to his body, it will be difficult for him to interfere with his shooting rhythm.

2. **No dead angle range**: From the logo area to the corner of the bottom line, Curry's effective range covers the entire field. The opponent had to expand the defense, but this instead created room for his breakthrough.

3. **Dynamic shooting ability**: Curry is good at stopping, stepping back or drifting while moving, and can even maintain the feel when he loses balance. This "unconventional" shooting choice makes it difficult for defenders to predict.

More importantly, Curry's shooting does not rely solely on muscle memory, but achieves high arc and precise landing through a unique "pushing" force mechanism (led by the wrist and fingers). This technique allows him to maintain a stable hit rate even when facing a long-arm defender.

### **2. The crush of basketball IQ: the art of reading defense and running without the ball**

Curry's ability to do without the ball is the top in history. He does not rely on singles to hold the ball, but tore the defense open through complex running and team cooperation:

- **"Elevator Gate" tactics**: In the Warriors' classic screening tactics, Curry will instantly get rid of the defense with the help of his teammate's double screen, and once the opponent changes defense a little slow, he will leave room for shooting.

- **Reverse use of defensive strategy**: If the opponent chooses to double-team Curry, he will quickly pass the ball to Green or Thompson, resulting in more and less local play; if he chooses single defense, he can directly score through rhythm changes. This choice of "two cups of poison" keeps the defense always passive.

- **Psychological Game**: Curry is good at deceiveing ​​defenders through fake moves and eyes. For example, he would suddenly look at the basket and pretend to pass the ball, induce the defender to relax and then pull out three points. This subtle "deceptive" move greatly increases the difficulty of defense.

### **3. The bonus of the team system: The Warriors' "space magic"**

The amplification of Curry's three-point threat is inseparable from the Warriors' unique tactical system:

1. **The mobility of the "five small lineups"**: The passing and screening ability of Green, Iguodala and other players allows Curry to frequently get open positions by hand or crossing the position.

2. **Constraint of external firepower**: The coexistence of shooters such as Klay Thompson and Durant (who once played for) forces the opponent to be unable to concentrate defensive resources. If you double-team Curry, other players will immediately punish the defense.

3. **The deterrence of fast break conversion**: In the Warriors' rapid advance, Curry often scored three-pointers when his opponent was not stable. This "blitzkrieg" style caught the defense off guard.

### **4. Psychological domination: The opponent's "Curryphobia" **

Teams that have been dominated by Curry for a long time often have psychological shadows. For example, in the 2016 Thunder team clearly led the way in the Western Conference Finals G6, but collapsed due to Curry's consecutive long three-pointers. This impression of "there must be a hit at critical moments" makes defenders over-indignant at critical moments, and instead miss more opportunities. In addition, Curry's "the more he shoots, the more accurate he is" snowballing effect (such as "Ku has gravity" in a single quarter of 20+), will force the opponent to change his defensive strategy and further disrupt the original deployment.

### **5. The changer of the times: Redefining basketball logic**

The reason why Curry's third-pointers are unsolvable is that he changed the underlying logic of basketball games:

- **The failure of traditional defensive philosophy**: In the past, inside frame protection and close-fitting defense were the core means to limit scorers, but Curry's existence made "preferential shots against breakthroughs" a new topic.

- **Digitalized shooting choice**: Curry proved that "inefficient zones" (such as ultra-far three-pointers) can be transformed into efficient scoring means through training, which directly promoted the spatial revolution of modern basketball.

### **Conclusion: Curry's "unsolvable" is a victory in multiple dimensions**

cannot defend Curry's three-pointer, not because his opponent does not work hard enough, but because Curry has occupied the commanding heights in technology, tactics, psychology and trends of the times. He is like a Go master, with every step accurately calculated while also being able to break the rules with improvisation. When the defenders thought he had blocked his shot, he had already broken the defense in another way - this is what Curry really was.