Steve Kerr Praises Steph Curry As One Of The Greatest Performers After Stunning Victory

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Steve Kerr praised Steph Curry as one of the greatest performers after Curry's remarkable display led the Golden State Warriors to a win over the Orlando Magic. The Warriors triumphed 121-115 on Thursday, marking their fifth consecutive victory. Curry scored a season-high 56 points, including 12 three-pointers, and outscored Orlando in the third quarter alone.

Curry's performance was extraordinary, making 12 of 19 three-point attempts in his NBA-record 26th career game with at least 10 three-pointers. Overall, he was 16 of 25 from the field and made all 12 free throws. In the third quarter, Curry scored 22 points, helping Golden State turn a 14-point deficit into a five-point lead while Orlando managed only 21 points.

This achievement marked the ninth time Curry has scored over 50 points in a game at age 30 or older, setting an NBA record. It was also the 14th time in his career he surpassed this milestone. Kerr expressed admiration for Curry's performance, stating that fans witnessed "the greatest shooter ever and one of the greatest performers ever."

Curry seems to have an affinity for playing on February 27. Besides his recent feat, he had his first 50-point game on this date in Madison Square Garden in 2013, scoring 54 points with 11 three-pointers. Additionally, it marked nine years since he scored 46 points against Oklahoma City Thunder, hitting a winning three-pointer with just half a second left in overtime.

Curry acknowledged his fondness for February 27th performances: "I guess I do like this calendar day," he said. Reflecting on his past achievements on this date, he added that Thursday's game was unique because every point was crucial to keep the team competitive.

Kerr noted that watching Curry never gets old due to his fluid movement and audacity in taking challenging shots. He described Curry as an incredible performer who put on quite a show for everyone present.