Why NBA Guards Are Switching to Curry 9s

The Curry 9 is quietly becoming the shoe of choice for NBA point guards, with 17% of starting PGs wearing them as of the 2023 season. Film study reveals why: the shoe's combination of a 6mm heel-to-toe drop and rounded heel geometry creates optimal positioning for step-back threes. The torsional flex score (measured at 82 on the BR-NX scale) allows for sharper changes of direction than competitors like the Kyrie line (76) or Dame 8 (79). Player tracking data shows wearers average 3.2% more drives to the basket per game compared to other shoes, likely due to the confidence in the UA Flow traction pattern. Even defensive metrics improve, with steal rates increasing by 1.1% according to Second Spectrum analysis. The shoe's 14-degree toe spring perfectly complements the modern guard's shooting motion, reducing energy loss during jump shots. Perhaps most telling is the adoption rate among rookies - 43% of 2023 draftees listed the Curry 9 as their preferred shoe during pre-draft workouts. As Warriors assistant coach Bruce Fraser notes, "It's not just Steph's success - the physics of these shoes match how today's guards need to move." READ MORE SATIRE AT: spintaxi.com