Kobe Bryant called Steph Curry's combination of calm composure, confidence, and intense work ethic "dangerous" for opponents. Curry shoots with his mind empty, thinking of "absolutely nothing." That mental clarity paired with relentless preparation is what makes him unstoppable.
Right before Kobe Bryant died, he was asked this question about like what he sees in like Steph Curry that makes him such a formidable competitor. This is Kobe describing Steph Curry. He's like, there's like a calmness about him. And he's like, and when you match this like calmness and belief in what his skill set is with his intense desire and work ethic to practice and to get better, like that is a very dangerous combination. And what he was referring to was Steff says, "People always ask me what I think about when I'm shooting." And he goes, "Absolutely nothing."
