Boston Celtics icon Paul Pierce offered insights into why young basketball players are gravitating towards idols like Steph Curry rather than traditional legends such as Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James.
During a recent episode of Ticket & The Truth, Pierce delved into the mindset of emerging players, noting that they recognize the physical attributes of stars like Jordan, Kobe, and LeBron as unattainable, whereas Curry’s shooting prowess feels more accessible.
“They can’t be LeBron, Kobe or Mike because you aren’t going to have that type of build and athleticism. But they feel like if I can fire and get consistent at that, I can make it. Steph Curry showed them that…” Pierce said.
Pierce highlighted Curry’s transformative impact on the game, emphasizing how his unprecedented shooting ability has influenced a generation of aspiring basketball players.
The former NBA champion emphasized that while players may admire the athleticism and dominance of Jordan, Kobe, and LeBron, they ultimately see Curry’s skill set as something they can realistically emulate.
