Overview

• In an Aug. 26 CCTV interview, Curry said he never played for a Finals MVP and prioritized championships.
• He noted he was “close” to thinking about it in 2018, citing a bad Game 3 as Durant excelled throughout the series.
• Curry described Durant’s 2017 and 2018 Finals MVPs as “beyond well-deserved,” emphasizing a team-first outlook.
• He warned that pursuing individual awards can derail performance because the focus shifts away from winning.
• Context: Andre Iguodala won the 2015 Finals MVP for his defense on LeBron James, and Curry secured his first Finals MVP in 2022.