Steph Curry is putting in maximum effort to uphold stability in Golden State, having sunk a league-leading 61 three-pointers in just 11 matches this season. Curry is connecting with an impressive 44.6 percent from long range, positioning himself for his best three-point shooting campaign since 2015-16.
Yet, what must be weighing heavily on the mind of Steph is the astounding lack of assistance from his comrades. Curry has drained more three-pointers this season than the total combined count of the following six most-utilized players for Golden State.
Chris Paul, Andrew Wiggins, and Jonathan Kuminga have encountered notable challenges, collectively making only 14 out of 85 attempts (16%) from beyond the perimeter. Wiggins, in particular, has had a lackluster performance, averaging a mere 10 points per game despite holding a career average of 19.
In terms of shooting accuracy, Klay Thompson’s 42.6% shooting places him at 114th out of 143 players meeting the minimum standards set by Basketball Reference, whereas Wiggins is at 125th with a field goal percentage of 41.2.
To highlight the shortage in scoring for Golden State, consider this figure: Besides Curry, no one on the squad has tallied more than 20 points in a single game this season. This is a stark comparison to the 125 players achieving this milestone, averaging around four players per team, as reported by ESPN.
Despite these challenges, the Warriors are ranked 10th in offensive efficiency, primarily due to Curry’s remarkable display. Nonetheless, in order for Golden State to truly contend, it is imperative for everyone else to step up their performance sooner rather than later.
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