The rebounding method behind Stephen Curry s "Center" title

In the long history of NBA, Stephen Curry has made his legend with three-pointers, MVP and championships. However, the defender, who is only 1.91 meters tall, is eye-catching with the nickname "Center Ku". Although he averaged only 4.7 rebounds per game and had a maximum of only 14 in a single game, Curry's keen awareness and team value in rebounding competition are far beyond the numbers.

Curry's keen judgment of rebounding points is one of the manifestations of his rebounding ability. As a point guard, Curry's main task is to organize offense and score points, but he can always get rebounds at critical moments with his deep understanding of the game and accurate prediction of his opponent's shooting habits. For example, in the 2016 game against the Thunder, Curry grabbed a key rebound at the last moment of overtime, creating a second offensive opportunity for the team, and ultimately helping the Warriors reverse and win. This scene perfectly interprets the origin of his nickname "Center Ku".

Curry's completely different rebounding style from the traditional center is that he suddenly grabbed rebounds from the outside with his speed and agility. Statistics show that a considerable proportion of the rebounds Curry grabbed were "long rebounds", that is, rebounds that bounced to near the three-point line. This rebounding technique requires players to have extremely fast reaction speed and excellent physical coordination, and Curry happens to have these traits. This rebounding method not only wins the team additional offensive opportunities, but also disrupts the opponent's defensive deployment.

The nickname "Ku Center" not only highlights Curry's personal rebounding ability, but also highlights his unique role in the team rebounding system. In the Warriors' "Death Five" lineup, even Curry, the shortest-height on the court, has no loss to the inside players in his rebounding power. His presence allows the Warriors to maintain rebounding competitiveness without sacrificing their outside firepower, a strategy that has become one of the key factors in the Warriors' success in recent years. Although Curry's rebounding numbers are less than centers averaging more than 10 games, the value of his additional support at critical moments is irreplaceable.

Although Curry's rebounding statistics are not outstanding, his performance in high-pressure games is still impressive. For example, in the 2015 finals with the Cavaliers, Curry grabbed seven rebounds in the fourth game, many of which were key frontcourt rebounds, helping the Warriors turn the game around. Such performance has continuously consolidated his title of "Center Ku", and every rebound may become the key to changing the direction of the game.

Behind the nickname "Center Ku" reflects Curry's overall influence in the game. Rebounding is just one of his many contributions, but this seemingly unobtrusive ability makes his overall strength even more prominent. Curry's rebounding fighting spirit not only demonstrates his attitude towards the game, but also shows his desire for victory. Although the data shows that his rebounding count is not high, his rebounding efficiency cannot be underestimated.

The title of "Center Ku" comes from both the jokes of fans and media, and also a recognition of Curry's rebounding ability. Curry's center-like rebounding skills as a guard made him more comprehensive on the court. Although he may never be comparable to the rebounding monster, the decisive role he showed in rebounding has brought unique benefits to the team. In NBA history, few guards have been nicknamed "center", which once again highlights Curry's extraordinaryness in rebounding.