A recent profile with The Athletic captures head coach Steve Kerr, forward Draymond Green, and Curry reflecting on the run with both reverence and perspective. Kerr emphasized the enormity of the record while noting the lingering sting of an incomplete finish, suggesting the team may be underappreciated for what they accomplished because they did not win the championship.
That same week, Curry’s 73rd win coincided with Kobe Bryant’s historic farewell in Los Angeles, where Bryant poured in 60 points in his final game. Curry scored 46 points in just 30 minutes that night, a performance that underscored the contrast between a landmark season and the league’s evolving narrative. Curry later admitted he wanted to watch Kobe’s last game, acknowledging the magnitude of Bryant’s moment even as his own milestone loomed.
Draymond Green summed up the night succinctly, praising Curry’s 3-point milestone and Bryant’s 60-point sendoff as compelling chapters in the sport’s history. Golden State’s playoff run that year showcased resilience, including a pivotal Game 6 by Klay Thompson and a dramatic comeback to force a decisive Game 7, before the Cavaliers completed a historic Finals comeback to claim the title.
Looking ahead, Kerr cautioned that replicating a 73-win season in today’s NBA—given player management and the physical demands of the modern game—feels increasingly unlikely, though the 73-9 mark remains a benchmark for excellence. For Curry, the memory blends achievement with perspective, highlighting how even a night defined by record-breaking success sits alongside another legend’s defining moment.
