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5 reasons Steph Curry was the right choice for NBA MVP

By Connor Muldowney

May 3, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) passes the basketball against Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) during the fourth quarter in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 101-86. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
May 3, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) passes the basketball against Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) during the fourth quarter in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 101-86. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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April 18, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) runs down court during the first quarter in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the New Orleans Pelicans at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Pelicans 106-99. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
April 18, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) runs down court during the first quarter in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the New Orleans Pelicans at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Pelicans 106-99. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Without him, the Warriors wouldn’t be where they are

Take a look at the Warriors’ roster makeup. Golden State is one of the best teams in the league top to bottom, but without Curry, it would be a much different story. Curry is responsible for a majority of the team’s offense, scoring 23.8 points and dishing nearly eight assists per game — that’s over 40 points a game coming from Steph.

This team might be a loaded one with guys like Andre Iguodala, Draymond Green, Harrison Barnes and Klay Thompson, but Curry is the guy who holds everyone together.

Without Steph, this team wouldn’t have its leader and, obviously, the top scorer. If you’re looking at MVPs, it’s the guy who is clearly the most valuable to his team. Curry was that guy and more. He was the glue and the guy who everyone turned to when a big shot needed to be made or a big play was necessary.

If it wasn’t for Curry, there’s absolutely no way the Warriors go 67-15, maybe not even get 50 wins for the entire season. Just take a look at what last year’s MVP Kevin Durant saw his team do when he was out for the season, the former top contenders missed the playoffs.

Curry has that type of effect on his team.

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