Warriors’ Coach Steve Kerr Says Steph Curry Is ‘At His Peak’ Physically And Mentally

Warriors superstar Steph Curry has two MVPs, broke many 3-point shooting records, made six All-Star teams and was an All-NBA performer in six occasions. Some say the 2015-16 season was his best, but head coach Steve Kerr has something to say about that.

According to Kerr, Curry plays his best game at the moment. What does he expect from Curry in 2019-20?

“Just the usual,” Kerr said. “I’m not looking for anything different than what he’s done for five years, but what he’s done is pretty special: two MVPs and a perennial top-five player. He’s had an incredible camp. To me, he’s at his peak physically, mentally. He’s seen every defense that people have thrown at him now during his career, and he’s ready to have a great year.”

The Warriors are opening the regular season on Oct. 24, and their first game will be against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Kerr adds that his superstar player is in his prime because of his great experience and the defense he has seen in the NBA.

“He’s in his prime age-wise, strength and conditioning-wise and defensively he’s seen everything that’s come his way,” Kerr said. “Teams have played him every possible way that you could think of, and he’s had years now to work on counters. So he’s kind of in his sweet spot right now, and he has been the last couple years. And hopefully that continues for the next few years. But he’s an amazing player.”

Curry will have an important role this season. Andre Iguodala is gone now, and Kevin Durant signed with the Nets.

“I don’t have to change who I am as a leader,” Curry told ESPN. “I think it’s more so just about awareness and understanding what this team needs specifically in the details to help us be successful. Incorporating D’Angelo [Russell], who is going to be great for us. Building that chemistry between myself and him in that backcourt and some of our young guys who are going to need to contribute at a very high level for us to be successful and just helping them along however I can. But I’ve always been a leader by example. Be vocal when necessary and that’s just who I am, that’s how I continue to lead, but it’s all about just having an awareness of how this team is different than teams of past and embracing that.”