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The Golden State Warriors proved all their haters and doubters wrong as they won the NBA title for the 2021-22 season. Stephen Curry had a huge role to play as their team won the series against the Boston Celtics. 

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Despite putting in phenomenal performances, Curry’s defensive contributions were ridiculed by fans and analysts alike. However, he answered them aptly as Curry added another title and a Finals MVP award to his impressive resume.

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Interestingly enough, during an interview regarding his involvement in the ESPY awards, Curry was asked about his defensive abilities. He held nothing back as Curry roasted analysts who bash him unnecessarily. Moreover, he set the records straight regarding his involvement in the game.

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Curry said, “You can’t compare me to the all defensive team guys. I’m never going to be on that level, but I try to be as well-rounded as possible.”

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“That end of the floor I made tremendous strides and the ability to do that has helped us win so yeah, you dead that conversation in terms of there’s no flaws in the game. Everything you try to do, you keep leveling up,” said the Finals MVP for the 2021-22 season.

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How did Stephen Curry perform this season?

The Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry entered the 2021-22 season with a point to prove. The team faced heartbreaks since the 2019 finals when the Raptors got the better of them. Injuries played a major role in the downfall of the Warriors.

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However, the team bounced back in perfect fashion. The Dubs looked like strong contenders to win the title since the regular season and although Curry was out with an injury; the team coped without him.

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Entering the finals, the Warriors faced a formidable Boston Celtics side. Curry was instrumental as the Warriors turned around a deficit to win the title 4-2. Steph averaged 31.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists during the 2022 finals. 

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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