Steph Curry is surprising young teammates as the superstar with no ego

While dealing with an extended injury, two-time MVP Stephen Curry is helping serve as an “extra coach” from the sideline according to one young Warrior.

Stephen Curry and Marquese Chriss, are on two separate ends of the NBA spectrum, one a two-time MVP and three-time champion, and the other a former lottery pick on his fourth team since 2016.

However, according to Chriss, the former unanimous MVP with enough NBA-superstar clout to walk on water, acts as just another player with no ego at all.

In practice following Golden State’s 116-104 Christmas day win, Chriss told reporters it can be weird how a player of Curry’s ilk treats his teammates with normalcy.

“He talks to everybody, and it’s weird for me,” Chriss said at the Warriors’ post-Christmas practice. “Somebody being so good— you expect them to have an ego, and you know—kinda keep to themselves, but he talks to everyone like they’re on the same level as him—I think that it makes for a good culture around here.”

Since having the pins removed from his surgically repaired broken left hand, Curry has been able to be around the team on a more consistent level, from the practice facility to the sideline.

Last week after the Warriors’ first consecutive wins of the 2019-20 season, Steve Kerr, Alec Burks and D’Angelo Russell all praised the impact Curry has when he’s on Golden State’s bench.

Now, the Dubs are on their first three-game win streak of the season, Curry has been on the bench for all three—coincidence? Chriss doesn’t think so.

“It’s benefitted us the last few games that he’s been here and been on the bench,” said Chriss. “He’s kinda like an extra coach over there.”

High praise from the former Washington Husky who’s played with veteran All-Star’s like Carmelo Anthony, James Harden, Chris Paul, and Kevin Love.

While the Warriors are in a transition period with Curry and Klay Thompson sidelined due to injury, establishing a positive culture in a down season is crucial for Golden State’s future development. While injured, Curry and Thompson are finding ways to still impact their team via coaching and energy only the “Splash Brothers” can provide.

With Curry and Thompson again expected to be on the bench, the Warriors will have the opportunity to extend their winning streak to four when the Phoenix Suns travel to San Francisco. After starting hot, the Suns have lost their last seven contests, while Golden State is currently playing their best brand of basketball this season.