Golden State Warriors: 5 outcomes to expect from Steph Curry’s return

NEW YORK, USA - FEBRUARY 5 : Golden State Warriors player Steph Curry seen ahead of the NBA match between Golden Gate Warriors and Brooklyn Nets held on February 05, 2020 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, USA - FEBRUARY 5 : Golden State Warriors player Steph Curry seen ahead of the NBA match between Golden Gate Warriors and Brooklyn Nets held on February 05, 2020 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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5. A drastic jump in team 3-point shooting percentage

Let’s get the obvious one out of the way here: The league’s second-worst three-point shooting team will vastly improve in this regard with Curry on the floor.

As a career 43.5% three-point shooter, Curry alone can carry his team out of the depths of shooting from beyond the arc by igniting a few of his patented ‘Curry flurries’.

However, aside from Curry’s improved shooting, perhaps even more valuable is his spacing, a term that has been coined ‘gravity’.

By drawing so much attention from defenders, Curry frees up the floor and creates open opportunities for his teammates.

A rising tide lifts all boats.