Overview

• Curry made the assertion on Sept. 10 during an appearance on NBC’s Today Show tied to the release of his new book, Shot Ready.
• He credited leaguewide shooting range and roster-wide three-point proficiency for elevating baseline skill across the sport.
• He pointed to longer primes as a hallmark of the era, entering his 17th season after averaging 24.5 points with roughly 40% three-point shooting in 70 games last year.
• Coverage underscores positionless versatility, with players at every spot expected to handle, pass, shoot and defend multiple roles.
• Context from recent reporting notes NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s defense of the modern product, with peers like Kevin Durant expressing similar views and critics such as Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley dissenting.