Title: The One Who Changed It All: Why Stephen Curry Will Always Be My Favorite Warrior
The first time I saw Stephen Curry pull up from 30 feet, I thought it was a mistake.
It was 2013. The Warriors were playing the Nuggets in the playoffs, and Curry launched a shot with no hesitation, no time left on the clock—just confidence. Swish. The crowd exploded. Oracle Arena shook. And something clicked in me as a fan.
> This guy wasn’t just good. He was different.
I’ve watched Golden State basketball since the days of Baron Davis, Jason Richardson, and even Latrell Sprewell. There were highs — “We Believe” in 2007 — and there were a lot of painful lows. But nothing, and I mean nothing, compares to what Steph brought to this franchise.
A Revolution, Not Just a Resurgence
Stephen Curry didn’t just save the Warriors. He rewrote the very identity of the team.
Before him, Golden State was considered a graveyard for NBA dreams. But when the 7th overall pick in the 2009 draft came out of Davidson College — undersized, doubted, with ankles made of glass and a jumper that looked too ambitious — he turned the NBA upside down.
By 2015, he was a unanimous MVP. By 2022, he was a four-time champion. Every time he stepped on the floor, he gave us hope.
Steph Curry became my favorite Warrior of all time not because he was perfect, but because he was relentless. Every deep three, every off-ball cut, every shimmy wasn’t just entertainment — it was a reminder that joy and dominance could coexist.
The Human Behind the Hero
He never dunked over 7-footers or stared down opponents like Kobe or MJ. But Steph did something more powerful — he invited you in. He made every fan believe that greatness could look like a skinny 6’2″ kid with a lightning release and a megawatt smile.
He wasn’t loud, but he was loud with his impact.
He built a dynasty not with ego, but with culture. Players wanted to play with him. Coaches trusted him. He let Klay shine. Let Draymond lead. Let KD cook. And through it all, he never lost his grip on what made him special — that childlike love of the game.
Why He’ll Always Be My #1
There have been legends who wore the blue and gold: Wilt Chamberlain, Chris Mullin, even Kevin Durant. But no one has defined the Golden State Warriors like Wardell Stephen Curry II.
He made every game must-watch.
He made 35-footers normal.
He made the Bay Area proud.
More than rings, more than records — Steph gave me memories I’ll carry forever. The 62-point night. The “Bang! Bang!” in OKC. The Finals MVP at age 34. The tunnel shots. The family moments with Riley. The night he broke the all-time 3-point record and cried, overwhelmed.
No one made me feel basketball like Curry.
So yes — when people ask,
> “Who’s your favorite Warrior of all time?”
There’s only one answer.
Stephen Curry — the man who changed the game, the franchise, and a generation of fans like me.
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