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

· California Post

Steph Curry is entering his 18th NBA 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.

Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry reacts on the court during the second half of a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. Robert Sabo for NY Post

“It’s a tie for me between Avery Bradley and Jrue Holiday. Yeah, those are the guys,” Curry said.

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

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

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (5) reacts after scoring during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the LA Clippers. AP
New York Knicks shooting guard J.R. Smith #8 looks for an opening as Boston Celtics power forward Brandon Bass #30 and Boston Celtics point guard Avery Bradley #0 defend in the second half in a game against the Boston Celtics. Anthony J Causi