League leader! Curry leads by a wide margin in one key statistic, with Durant and Harden ranking second and fifth respectively.

The NBA added a new technical statistic this season called "gravity value," which reflects how a player affects the opponent's defense and the team's overall dynamics. Curry is solidly in first place on this list, leading by a large margin.

Curry's gravity value stands at 20.4, followed by Durant in second place with 16.9. Third to fifth places are occupied by Doncic at 15.9, Edwards at 14.9, and Harden at 14.6.

This metric effectively illustrates a player's influence on the game while on the court. Taking Curry as an example, when he has the ball, he draws massive defensive attention from the opposition. Nearly all five defenders on the floor focus their attention on Curry. Because he constantly moves without the ball and can shoot from virtually anywhere on the court, defenders must scramble to provide help when his teammates set screens. This demands intense defensive awareness from all five defenders. If even one defender loses track of Curry, he can get a shot off.

It is precisely because of Curry's powerful ability to attract defensive focus that his teammates receive numerous open shot opportunities. For instance, when opponents double-team Curry, the player who slips or pops out often finds themselves wide open. This also explains why Green gets so many open looks since he frequently runs pick-and-rolls with Curry. Additionally, when Curry moves around, defensive switching errors sometimes cause a defender to be left behind. This is why players like Payton gain many offensive chances, as he is typically the most mobile player on the floor.

This is why Curry's gravity value is the highest. He uses his movement on the court to help teammates score easily, fundamentally because his shooting is so precise that opponents refuse to give him any shooting opportunities. Many role players on his team are not short of open shots when playing alongside Curry. The critical factor is that these players must capitalize on those open opportunities.

In fact, this is the foundation of Coach Kerr’s system. Kerr leverages Curry’s immense gravity to create the Warriors’ passing and cutting offense, allowing every player to benefit. This has elevated Kerr’s status as a coach. All of this is a positive outcome brought about by Curry. He can be described as a player who changed the game of basketball. This is why everyone on the Warriors shows him great respect; many of their stats, contracts, and honors are closely linked to Curry.