Stephen Curry Names the Toughest Defenders He's Played Against

Stephen Curry is one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. He has won two MVP awards, three NBA championships, and two Olympic gold medals. But even the best players in the world have to deal with tough defenders.

In a recent interview, Curry named the toughest defenders he's ever played against. Here are his top five:

• Draymond Green: Curry's teammate and longtime friend, Green is a versatile defender who can guard multiple positions. He's also a great communicator, which helps him to disrupt Curry's timing.
• Tony Allen: Allen was one of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA during his prime. He was known for his physical play and his ability to stay in front of his man.
• Patrick Beverley: Beverley is a pesky defender who is always in your face. He's not afraid to get physical, and he's always looking to create turnovers.
• Jrue Holiday: Holiday is a two-way player who is equally effective on offense and defense. He's a great defender in the pick-and-roll, and he's also a good ball-handler, which makes him a tough matchup for Curry.
• Marcus Smart: Smart is a bulldog defender who is always giving 110%. He's a great on-ball defender, and he's also a good help defender.

Curry said that Green is the toughest defender he's ever faced because he knows him so well. "He knows my tendencies," Curry said. "He knows where I like to go, and he's always there to make it tough on me."

Allen was another tough defender that Curry had to deal with. "He was always physical," Curry said. "He was always in your space, and he made it tough to get your shot off."

Beverley is a defender who Curry doesn't enjoy playing against. "He's just annoying," Curry said. "He's always talking, and he's always trying to get in your head."

The holiday is a defender that Curry respects. "He's a great two-way player," Curry said. "He's tough on the ball, and he's also a good off-ball defender."

Smart is a defender that Curry has had some memorable battles with. "He's a bulldog," Curry said. "He's always giving 110%, and he's always there to make a play."

Conclusion

Curry said that these five defenders were the toughest he's ever faced because they were all able to make it difficult for him to score. "They all have different strengths," Curry said. "But they all made it tough for me to get my shot off."

Curry said that he respects all of these defenders, and he's grateful for the challenge they gave him. "They made me a better player," Curry said.

If you're a fan of basketball, then you should be following these defenders. They're all great players, and they're all a lot of fun to watch.