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Jerry West: 'Don't think I've ever seen a better shooter' than Curry

Published Jun. 7, 2015 12:47 p.m. ET

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When the man depicted in the NBA’s logo heaps praise on another player, it would be wise to pay attention.

During an appearance Sunday on Bleacher Report Radio, Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West lauded Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry’s shooting skills.

West’s statement certainly isn’t a novel belief. Former NBA star Steve Nash said something similar recently. And consider this: Curry set an NBA record with 272 3-pointers during the 2013-14 season, then followed up that performance by burying 286 this season.

Curry expounded on those achievements by shattering Reggie Miller’s 15-year-old record of 58 trifectas in a single postseason. Heading into Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Curry has drained 75 shots from long distance.

Curry’s ability to snap off shots despite being tightly defended is fascinating to watch, and his accuracy — a career 43.8 percent 3-point shooter in the regular season and playoffs — separates him from most shooters in league history.

Although a handful of basketball fans were officially introduced to Curry during Golden State’s playoff run this spring, the Davidson product has displayed an elite shooting ability since entering the NBA.

Nevertheless, it’s been a treat to observe Curry at his best, crossing over defenders and setting up his next highlight-worthy bucket.

In fact, he’s such a good shooter, Curry doesn’t even need to watch each shot splash through the net.

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