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Ice And It’s All In His Veins Quiet Assassin…….Stephen Curry
By tophat | March 30, 2008
The collegiate basketball season is now coming down to the situation where it all counts for something. And nowehere is this more apparent than when the teams get to the Elite 8 and then from there to the Final Four. But then you’ve got the Finals itself.
Stephen Curry of Davidson . picture courtesy of espn.com/ncaab/davidson/ Stephen Curry….
But the story that has impressed me about as much as any other has been the rise of Davidson. The team has risen to where they’ve grabbed the nation’s attention and we’ve become engrossed by it all. And with Stephen Curry on board the team has been playing as if they’d been on life support and resuscitated back to life. But that hasn’t been the case as they’ve do shown us why they may well be seen as this season’s Cinderalla Story.
Curry shows his dexterity . picture courtesy of ncaa.com/ncaab/davidson/ Stephen Curry…..
Curry has shown that he can and will play this game at the highest level . He can do it on all areas of the floor and his game is so well rounded that it’d be impossible for him to be overlooked by the scouts of the NBA. Today’s game against the Kansas Jayhawks ought to give us some insight as to how good Curry. Say nothing of which can Davidson overcome the heavily favored Kansas team ? Curry through his play has been described by many as a quiet assassin . If there’s ice running through his veins then the reason why is clear to most. His sepctacular play and that of his teammates hasn’t gone unnoticed. And though this story has yet to end. It’s hoped that the fairy tale can continue at least beyond today anyway. The whole world loves a fairy tale but when it happens within the realms of collegiate sports it just has that added flavor.
A fast moving Curry has a player unable to get to him . picture courtesy of espn.com/ncaab/davidson/Stephen Curry….
The opinion is that Davidson will not be able to withstand the onslaught of a seasoned Kansas team. But the same was said of this Davidson team prior to this in the earlier rounds . And underestimating an underdog is certainly something that we’ve seen from many of the prognosticators of the collegiate scene and in particular the game olf basketball. The powerhouses are there , what with the likes of UCLA, North Carolina , Memphis and Texas. It can be said that this’ll be much like David facing Goliath. And though David prevailed it’ll be hard to see how they could usurp the likes of any of the mentioned teams. But when you come to a fight with a cold eyed assassin like Curry you’re always in with a chance.
Curry on the move and showing his agility. picture courtesy of ncaa.com/basketball/davidson/Stephen Curry ……..
We’ve all seen the movies where a quiet stranger that comes into a town on a mission to do harm to an enemy. The stranger normally in part is perceived as the hero. Though on oaccasion he’s been cast as a villain . Are we liable to see this before day’s end ? Say what you will about the college game of basketball. In its purest form it’s definately more palatable to watch than the NBA game. A game and brand that’s driven by the ego’s of its stars. The onfield product one might add though not necessarily on the decline has been in somewhat of a malaise as of late. A commissioner that’s autocratic, unyielding and who it seems only seems to care about his appearance in the eyes of the corporate sponsors and very little else. Ask yourself this does David Stern ever listen to the fans ? And before answering the question take note as to what’s happening within the game and the path that it seems to be taking. Expansion in Europe ? The arbitrary lack of forthrightness in dealing with the public with regard to the Seattle Supersonics and their situation. Though it must be said that even though this is supposedly an issue between an avaracious owner and the city. Somehow you know how that’s going to turn out right off the bat. Meaningful advice or intervention won’t be coming from Stern or anyone with the NBA hierarchy.
Curry defining the skills that has made him the talk of the tournament. picture courtesy of ncaa.com/basketball/davidson / Stephen Curry…..
As for the games that are about to be played over the remainder of the tournament it can be said that the anticipation of the fans will be unabated as to how their teams’ll fare. We’ll go out there and cheer to our heart’s content for the teams we support. But I for one hope that some of you’ll take time out to cheer for Davidson even if you feel that they haven’t got a chance to win it all. The hope at the end of the day is that they just acquit themselves well and do their institution and their fans justice .
tophatal ………..
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March 31st, 2008 at 8:34 am
9-25 FG
4-16 3PT
And they still almost knocked off Kansas.
March 31st, 2008 at 8:51 am
shooter b
The kid has got it all. But they’re saying that it mightn’t equate to a great NBA game. I find that somewhat ludicrous considering what he’s done during the tournament. But then again what I observe and what’s observed by the analysts seem to be two different things. They’ve got their favorites. Whereas I just look at the kid’s allround dynamics and what he brings to the game.
I’m still not able to override and insert picture alongside comments. So I’m thinking that it might be down to the resolution on my screen ? But I’ll keep on trying to resolve it.
tophat ……
March 31st, 2008 at 11:19 am
I just read where Curry is coming back to play his senior season. Big keep for Davidson and the NCAA but that kid is ready to bring his jump shot to the NBA now. Just think how good he’ll be by staying the extra year.
Great spotlight on a terrific young player, Tophat!
March 31st, 2008 at 8:25 pm
Mean Dovine
Just like Beasley this kid’s game is NBA ready . But it’d appear that everyone is so enamored with the likes of Hansborough , Love , Beasley and Collison amongst others. To my mind he’s as good as any of those mentioned and in some cases he may well be even better ! But alas the decision isn’t ours to make as it’s left in the hands of agents and the player’s faimilies. As for him remaining in school for his senior year. That’ll definately be to his advantage overall. This kid’s game can only improve at this juncture.
tophat……….