When Izzo first realized Steph was a special player off the court originally appeared nbc sports birea
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo knew that Steph Curry was destined for superstardom while the Warriors star was in college at Davidson.
Izzo joined “Warriors Pregame live” ahead of Golden State's Western Conference Semifinal Game 5 contest against the los angeles lakers on Wednesday at the Chase Center, where he revealed how special Curry was to the player.
“I remember watching a game [The Palace of Auburn Hills] when he was a sophomore [or] junior [and] They beat Iowa and Iowa was really good and it was in the NCAA tournament, I said, ‘Wow, that kid is good,'” Izzo told NBC sports Bay Area's Bonta Hill, Chris Mullin, Festus Ezeli and Dorrell Wright .
“Well, he's much better now, but he's [a] special player. It's a treat just to watch him play because he can do it in so many different ways. His ball skills are incredible. I have to go [before a game] Just to watch him do his routine. That's what I always say to my players. Nobody listens to me.”
Curry's game continues to age well 35 year old was named Wednesday to the 2022–23 all-NBA Second Team, earning the ninth overall All-NBA selection during his 14-year career.
However, Splash Bro. And the Golden States are in a challenging position as they are 3-1 down To the Lakers.
Connected: faith in steph curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green Keep Warriors Confident
curry is played well in series, However, he may need to take his game to the next level to help the Warriors dig themselves out and win three straight contests to advance to the Western Conference Finals.