$160 Million Stephen Curry claims Former Coach ‘saved his career’ amidst Trade uncertainties
Warriors legend Stephen Curry joined Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner at Point Forward to discuss championships and coaches.
When Stephen Curry was drafted by the Warriors in 2009, no one could have imagined what his career would look like. Drafted as the 7th pick, Steph began to show brilliance from him as early as rookie season. Finishing second in the ROTY race, the team saw a lot of potential. However, things were not the same.
In 2011, Stephen Curry underwent surgery on his right ankle. Steph only played 26 games in the 2011-12 season, missing 40 games due to an injury to the same ankle.
He underwent another surgery on his right ankle in April 2012.
However, Steph was due an extension in the summer of 2012. The same was under a lot of doubt due to his recent injuries. Steph ended up signing a 4-year, $44 million deal, and the rest, as they say, is history. 4 championships, 2 MVPs and a Finals MVP later, Steph looked back on the summer of 2012 while speaking with Andre Igoudala and Evan Turner.
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Stephen Curry talks about Mark Jackson and his importance
As Steph prepared for the upcoming 2012-13 season, there was a lot of uncertainty about his future with the Warriors. They had another Guard at Monta Ellis, preferring him over Curry. Speaking of the time, Steph reflects on how Mark Jackson was a great help.
steph said,
“He knew there was a lot of uncertainty about my health, where the team was trying to go, where the front office was trying to go and all of that. During training camp, all these negotiation talks, like we’re in the middle of practice and he pulled me aside and said, ‘I heard you’re being offered this. You shouldn’t settle for anything less than this, believe in yourself. He gave me space in the middle of training camp, knowing how heavy all of this was on me.”
Steph praised Mark Jackson for being a pro-player coach. He recounted an incident in which Jackson allowed him to take a 10-minute break from practice because his agent was on the line.
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Having a coach who believes in his players and wants the best for them is the best. Despite his comments in the future, Steph doesn’t hold a grudge against Jackson and instead is very grateful to him.
