Young Stephen Curry fan mimicking ‘night-night’ celebration sparks reaction
A decade ago, youth coaches frowned on long-range pull-up shots. That thinking has surely changed, and Stephen Curry deserves most of the credit. His performance and consistency forced a shift in how the game gets taught at every level.
Curry won four NBA championships and earned two MVP awards with the Golden State Warriors, including the only unanimous selection in league history. Over 17 seasons, he averaged 24. 8 points per game while shooting 42.
2% from three-point range. MORE: Nikola Jokic’s brother goes viral after heated exchange with Spurs fan His efficiency at that volume changed what people thought was possible. He also owns the highest free-throw percentage in NBA history at 91.
2%. His influence on player development continues to grow. Viral NBA video shows young fan master the Stephen Curry celebration Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry celebrates against the Denver Nuggets at Chase Center.
Mandatory Credit: Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images The NBA recently shared a video of a young fan named BJ Coles draining shots and celebrating each one with his own version of Curry’s “night-night” gesture. The way he nailed it left plenty of NBA fans impressed. Curry debuted the celebration during the 2022 NBA Playoffs, mimicking the motion of putting an opponent to sleep, and it spread quickly across sports worldwide.