Beijing time February 14, 2021, basketball commentator Kendrick Perkins stated on ESPN's First Take show that Warriors star Stephen Curry is eligible to be elected MVP because he does not have a super giant teammate. Still came up with a good performance.
The new NBA season has been going on for some time. Fans and analysts are keen to discuss who the MVP is so far this season. LeBron James, Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid are popular candidates, but Perkins believes that given the Warriors' current situation, Curry also has a chance.
Perkins said: "There is no superstar next to him. Look at LeBron James, he now has Anthony Davis. Look at Kawhi Leonard, he has Paul George next to you. You Look at Jokic again, he has Jamal Murray next to him. Look at Joel Embiid, he has Ben Simmons next to him. Where is Stephen Curry, who is next to him? He is Lead the Warriors forward with their own strength and did a good job. I think this is a strong reason."
After Clay Thompson was injured and fell, Draymond was the one with the most star next to Curry. -Green. However, Green's scoring ability is not threatening.
In addition to Green, the other three Warriors starters are Andrew Wiggins, Kyrie Ubre and Toscano Anderson. Although there is a lack of firepower next to him, Curry himself performed very well, averaging 30 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game.
He averaged 30 points per game and ranked second in his career. Although the opponent guarded him strictly, Curry was still able to hit three-pointers with good efficiency. His three-pointers this season reached 43.5%. Although many people think that James, Jokic, Embiid or Leonard are the current MVPs, Perkins believes that Curry's performance deserves some praise.
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