PHILADELPHIA — Warriors point guard Stephen Curry topped the Millennials’ Athlete Index released by the digital network 120 Sports this month and was the only basketball player among the top 10 athletes who mattered most to millennials.
“There is a bounce and a swagger and a sort of street feel that Steph has with his ability to handle and his ability to shoot,” Philadelphia head coach Brett Brown said before Saturday’s game between the Warriors and 76ers. “It’s a little bit sexier the way he gets stuff done.”
Curry was followed by Houston Texans defensive lineman J.