The Warriors didn’t just put on a show of epic proportions when they traveled to Washington D.C. to stomp the Wizards, led by Stephen Curry’s 51-point explosion. They also paid a visit to the White House, where President Barack Obama gave them some shout-outs.
His biggest praise was not necessarily for reigning MVP Stephen Curry, however, whom Obama called “a pretty good shooter,” with a chuckle. “Obviously watching Steph play is incredible, and for anybody who enjoys watching basketball it’s a lot of fun.
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“But it’s not just Steph. There’s the other ‘Splash Brother’ Klay [Thompson] who dropped 37 in a quarter, and whose jump shot is actually a little prettier. I mean, I’m just saying,” Obama said.
Afterward Curry said he’d probably get in the gym to work on that. "I hadn't heard that one before. The president said it; I can't argue with the president. He said Klay's is nice," Curry said. "I guess I've got to work on that."
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Warriors coach Steve Kerr wouldn’t play favorites, even if Obama gave Thompson his blessing. "As their coach, I will say their shots are equally as beautiful."
This year Curry’s shooting better than Thompson, nailing 45.8 percent of his 10.8 3-point attempts a night, while Thompson is connecting on 43.4 percent while shooting 7.6 a game. Thompson will have an opportunity to best his Splash Brother soon enough at the NBA All-Star Weekend, where both will once again participate in the 3-Point shootout.
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