Michael Jordan isolated in the middle of court, teammates knowing they should probably just get out of the way. Kobe in an extended post-up, pivoting into a fadeaway jump shot. LeBron going one-on-one, much like Jordan. These moments, the “tell the tale to your grandchildren” moments, have a narrative with a constant theme: the story is of a singular hero. With Steph Curry, that narrative changes. A second character is introduced: Draymond Green. Yes, Steph Curry runs isolations like Jordan, Kobe, and LeBron but when Steve Kerr needs a late-game bucket, the play is often a Curry-Green pick and roll.
Defending Basketball’s Best Play: The Steph/Draymond Pick and Roll
