Steph Curry: Steve Kerr Explains Why Warriors Talisman Is the Modern Michael Jordan

• Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr has called Stephen Curry the modern Michael Jordan.
• Curry attracted MVP chants when the Warriors played the Washington Wizards.
• Kerr played with Jordan in the 1990s and has coached Curry for nine seasons now.

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr is a lucky man. He played with Michael Jordan and has coached Stephen Curry for nine hugely successful seasons.

After the Warriors beat the Wizards on Monday, 16th January, Kerr said Curry is the modern Jordan, which is a huge compliment to the 2022 NBA Finals MVP.

The Warriors bounced back, beating the Wizards, 127-118, after losing to the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night.

Curry, who is slowly easing his way back from an injury suffered in mid-December 2022, was impressive. He scored 41 points while Jordan Poole added 32, leaving them with a 22-22 record, per ESPN.

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Kerr compares Curry to Jordan

Jordan and Curry are undoubtedly generational talents. Their respective impact on the game will be felt for generations to come. The two have won a combined 10 NBA titles.

With 28 seconds left in the game, Curry was greeted with loud MVP chants after an epic performance at the Capitol One Arena. As Curry was getting ready to take a free throw, he smiled as the intensity of the chants continued to grow.

Kerr said Curry hears MVP chants on the road because half of the fans support the sharpshooter, per NBC Sports.

"He's the modern MJ. I used to see this playing with the Bulls. Half the crowd's got red 23 jerseys on and now half the crowd's got blue and yellow 30 jerseys."

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The 34-year-old said it is special to be compared to Jordan.

"I think it's interesting because, like you said, he played with [Jordan] and he understood what the road shows looked like in opposing arenas when fans come out and how Dub Nation has grown over the years. So that's special."

The four-time NBA champion has always attracted thousands of fans on the road. Most would be seated in the arena before tip-off just to watch Curry warm up.

Curry on Bible verse on his sneakers

Sports Brief earlier reported on Curry explaining why he has a Bible verse written on his sneakers.

Steph has been writing the Bible verse Philippians 4:13 on his sneakers before taking the court. The verse has driven him over the last few years, leading him to four NBA championships.

He said it is the mantra that he lives by, urging fans to pick their mantras and let it lead them in whatever they do in their lives.