The Warriors changed the game, not Stephen Curry,” says former NBA player and analyst Gilbert Arenas

There is a common belief among people that Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has changed the game and how it is played in the NBA. His long range shooting and his accuracy of shots makes him one of the most dangerous players in the league. But in a recent interview, former NBA star Gilbert Arenas shared a different perspective on Curry changed the game narrative and shared how it is the system that allowed him to play like that and hence the system or the team at that time has changed the game not the individual.

Gilbert Arenas is one such pundit who does not shy away from making remarks. He has made remarks against Milwaukee Bucks talisman Giannis Antetokounmpo and had claimed that he did not understand the game of basketball. He has now returned to make headlines with a comment on Stephen Curry and his influence on the game.

He clearly claims that Curry did not change the game, rather it was the Golden State Warriors system that Steve Kerr engineered to allow Curry to take more shots. He feels that if the point guard had played for Gregg Popovich’s team instead of the Warriors he would not change the game.

“Steph Curry didn’t change the game. The Warriors changed the game,” Arenas said. “Steph in Pop’s (Gregg Popovich) organization does not change the game. So, the whole system that allows Steph to be himself and then have to conform to a system,” Gilbert Arenas opened up on his personal opinion on changing the game.

He then revealed how some coaches allow players to express themselves while others say that this is their style and they need to adapt to it and play accordingly. He also added how having Mark Jackson first and later Steve Kerr made the difference. He feels that the system with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and the thought changed the game for the good.

“There’s coaches that allow players to explore your game. And there’s coaches that say, “No, this is my style. You fit in to this style.’ Having Mark Jackson first, then having Steve Kerr and say, ‘Hey, Steph, do you. Go out there and explore.’ That system with Steph, Klay (Thompson) and how they thought the game is what changed it,” Arenas explained.