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Warriors star Steph Curry reveals toughest defender he’s ever faced

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Martinez, V. (2026, October 2). Warriors star Steph Curry reveals toughest defender he’s ever faced. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/02/sports/warriors-star-steph-curry-reveals-toughest-defender-hes-ever-faced/

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Steph Curry, in an interview with ABC7 News Bay Area, named Avery Bradley and Jrue Holiday as his toughest defenders over his 18-year NBA career. Against Bradley, Curry averaged 26.2 points, 5.8 assists, and 5.4 rebounds, while against Holiday he averaged 25.2 points, 6.8 assists, and 4.4 rebounds. The article highlights the defensive accolades of both Bradley and Holiday to underscore why they posed such challenges for Curry.

Written by AI on 2026-10-04, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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During an interview with ABC7 News Bay Area, Steph Curry revealed that he considers Avery Bradley and Jrue Holiday as his toughest defenders throughout his 18-year NBA career. In matchups against Bradley, Curry averaged 26.2 points, 5.8 assists, and 5.4 rebounds, while in games against Holiday, he averaged 25.2 points, 6.8 assists, and 4.4 rebounds. Both defenders were recognized for their defensive prowess; Bradley was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team in 2015-16 and Second Team in 2012-13, while Holiday has been selected six times for the All-Defensive Team. Curry's performance against these elite defenders highlights his ability to maintain high scoring despite intense defensive pressure.

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Steph Curry is entering his 18th NBA season. asserted

Curry → enter → season

In an interview with ABC7 News Bay Area, the 38-year-old revealed who has been the toughest defender he’s ever faced throughout his career. asserted

he → reveal → career

“It’s a tie for me between Avery Bradley and Jrue Holiday. asserted

It → ’ → Bradley

Yeah, those are the guys,” Curry said. asserted

Curry → say → ?

In head-to-head matchups against Bradley, Curry averaged 26.2 points, 5.8 assists and 5.4 rebounds. asserted

Curry → average → points

While those are still good numbers, the Warriors star gave credit to Bradley, who was NBA All-Defensive First Team (2015-16) and NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2012-13) during his time with the Celtics. asserted

who → give → Celtics

Curry averaged 25.2 points, 6.8 assists and 4.4 rebounds per game in head-to-head matchups against Holiday, who boasts six selections to the NBA All-Defensive Team. asserted

who → average → Team

Though he’s never won Defensive Player of the Year, Holiday has been a finalist for the prestigious honor. asserted

Holiday → win → honor

Defenders have tried to stop one of basketball’s greatest shooters, but it appears even Curry’s most challenging defensive matchups couldn’t quite contain the Warriors star. asserted

matchups → try → star

Warriors star Steph Curry reveals toughest defender he’s ever faced

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