Legends of a sport are those who inspired fans and critics alike by creating iconic moments that will last for generations to come. And when one legend passes praise to another, it speaks volumes about the body of work done, especially if the latter is a future Hall-Of-Famer. The duo in question are none other than Rick Barry and Stephen curry. Most recently, Rick Barry went on Twitter to praise Curry on his shooting.

While Barry himself was known for his iconic and highly accurate underhanded free throws, Steph is known for his domination from beyond the three-point line. And so, the NBA and Warriors’ legend complimented Curry on his shooting, mentioning that he does not need to switch to an underhand shot because he’s already so accurate.

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“Love Steph messing around before the game the other night. If there’s ever any one who doesn’t need to switch to the underhanded method, it’s him,” said Barry. This was also a shout-out to Curry’s fun shooting drills before the start of games. It was in Barry’s presence that Curry made an underhanded three-pointer and high-fived him during a pre-game warmup.

NBA’s Shooting King – Stephen Curry

Curry’s emergence in the NBA showed fans, players, coaches, and critics alike the importance and effectiveness of having a strong three-point shot. With Klay Thompson by his side, the splash brothers took the NBA by storm.

Although teams did have specialize shooters, the ability to shoot a three-pointer consistently well, shifted the focus of teams from big-men to guards. Additionally, there has also been the emergence of big-men who can shoot from distance. This allows players to space the floor, giving them more opportunities for high-percentage shots.

Additionally, Stephen Curry adds to his team’s offense using his passing ability. His assists have created 646 points for the Warriors this season. This, when combined with the total points he has scored so far, amounts to 34.3% of all points scored by the Warriors.

Moreover, the ‘Baby-Faced Assassin’ can score in a variety of ways. He can drive to the basket, shoot of the dribble, hit floaters, and move off the ball behind screens. Here’s a look at a shooting heat map of all the shots he has made in his career so far.

As rightly said by many, we are witnessing the greatest shooter of all-time going about his craft with perfection. He truly is an inspiration to fans across the world.

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