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“He’s Gotta Give Us a Show”: Stephen Curry Surpasses Michael Jordan Only to Receive High Demands from NBA Fans

Published 01/13/2023, 7:27 AM EST

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Before missing 11 straight games due to his shoulder subluxation injury last month, Stephen Curry had an average of 29.7 points and 7 assists per game. He was sublime on the court, leading the Golden State Warriors from the front. Apart from this, he gave fans a good run for their money by providing them with a chance to soak in the spectacle he was putting up on the hardwood. So for everyone, the recent injury was a moment of heartbreak. But as of this week, Curry is back and has played one game to dust off the nerves and gain confidence in his shoulder. While doing so, the two-time MVP has surpassed Michael Jordan in a unique feat that has immediately put the pressure back on him to perform despite coming off of an injury.

The Golden State Warriors are back on the road. In their first game, they face the San Antonio Spurs. This game marks 50 years of the Spurs franchise and will be played at their old arena, The Alamodome. The game between the Spurs and the Warriors is set to break a long-time NBA record that has prompted fans to demand an all-time showing from Stephen Curry in the wake of the momentous occasion. 

NBA Fans on Curry’s record-breaking moment

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As per ESPN, 25 years ago (1998), 62,046 fans made their way to the Georgia Dome in Atlanta to watch the Atlanta Hawks take on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. This game was during the season where Jordan and the Bulls were marching towards bagging their sixth championship title. Years later, the record is set to be broken as 64,000 fans will gather to watch the San Antonio Spurs take on Chef Curry and the Warriors on Friday.

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 With Curry’s name associated with the record-breaking event, fans have made high demands. Despite knowing that the post-injury blues could affect the four-time champion, fans called for Number 30 to put on a show during Friday night’s game. They also predicted the number of points he would drop in the game. Some even addressed him as the golden boy. 

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However, some were quick to point out that fans were gathering to celebrate the organization and not Curry. They expressed their views online and asked the public not to make bold assumptions. Here are some of the reactions:

A special road trip for Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors

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This road trip could be a make-or-break situation for the Warriors. Despite losing three games in a row recently, the Dubs have played like champions at home. But on the road, they have struggled to maintain momentum. In fact, they have been one of the worst road teams in the NBA this season.

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With this in mind, the hope is to get in sync and channel their championship gameplay. The pressure to do well on the road can be consuming, but this expedition is special. On this trip, the Warriors are scheduled to visit the White House to celebrate their 2021-22 title victory with President Biden. The Warriors organization and Dub Nation are in for a whirlwind of a road run. 

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What’s your take on the record-breaking moment? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. 

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Shriya Rajachandra

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Shriya Rajachandra is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports. She earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism, Psychology, and Communicative English. Shriya previously interned at The New Indian Express, but her favorite journalist, Marcus Thompson motivated her to start writing about basketball.
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