THE TRUTH ABOUT CURRY THIS SEASON​

To put it simply, Curry is putting up MVP caliber numbers. It’s extraordinary how a 6’3” 33-year-old is capable of putting up practically identical stats that he achieved in his unanimous MVP 2015-2016 season. 

Just for reference, in 2015-16, Curry averaged 30.1 PPG, 6.7 APG, and 5.5 RPG. This year, as of May 5, 2021, he’s getting 31.5 PPG, 5.7 APG, 5.6 RPG. That 31.5 PPG is a league leader, along with his league leading 3PM: 307.  Moreover, this is all 5 years of somewhat consistent injuries later. While this is impressive, it doesn’t stop there: Curry is also averaging 5.3 3PM compared to his 5.1 in his MVP season. 

The scariest part is that Curry started his season late due to injuries. As of now, he’s only played 58 games. In order to get MVP, Curry had to play 79. It doesn’t look like Curry is going to get to that point, as the playoffs are on May 22, 2021. In short, I’m not saying Curry is a definite MVP yet, but he’s a frontrunner in my eyes. And I’m not the only one: analysts have him number 2 in the 2021 Kia MVP race behind only the passing center, Nikola Jokic. 

   It wasn’t enough for Curry to get league leading stats; he had to go and break a couple records too. Here’s a list:
  • Passed Wilt Chamberlain in all-time points scored (1st)
  • Passed Reggie Miller in all-time threes made (2nd)
  • Became the only player to score 200 or more three pointers in 8 consecutive seasons
  • Most threes made in a three-game span (29 3PM)
  • Became the second player to make 10 threes or more in consecutive games twice in one career​

Why The Cubs Suck And What They Can Do About It

The Chicago Cubs are undoubtedly one of the worst teams in the MLB. This can be attributed to the fact that both their offense and pitching are ranked 21st in the MLB. Their terrible season is rather strange, considering they have one of the best defensive teams in the league. However, if the Cubs want to ever have a shot at a World Series again, they need to make MAJOR changes. So here’s a list:

  • Better outfielders: Our current outfield arrangement is terrible. While they may be good at defense, hitting is simply atrocious. We need outfielders that we can rely on to hit the ball well. That means goodbye Heyward, Happ, and Pederson.
  • Better pitching: Another obvious fault in the Cubs’ game plan is their pitching. It’s not doing the job of stopping some of the elite offensive teams like the Dodgers, Mets, and Reds. In fact, even the Braves are a major trouble for us.
  • Rebuild the infield: Baez, Rizzo, and Bryant are elite on defense. However, every time they step to the plate, it’s like they’re swinging at a ping pong ball. As much as it hurts for me to say as the biggest Javy fan ever, maybe this era of 2015 champs is over, and it’s time to bring some young talent to the infield. This may negatively affect our defense a little bit, but that's the price we need to pay for some good offense. 
  • For goodness sake, get a non laughable 2B please!: Our second baseman position has been astronomically awful. I don’t know in what world David Bote or Eric Sogard benefit this team in any way. And it’s not just defense. The pitchers might as well be pitching peas to our second basemen. Simply put: David Ross, FIX IT PLEASE! ANYTHING BUT THIS!
  • Keep Contreras: Wilson Contreras has been on and off on offense for the Cubs. On top of that, he’s above average on defense. I firmly believe that if we surround him with good teammates on defense, whether it’d be infielders or pitching or preferably both, Contreras can shine again.

If all steps are followed, maybe Cubs fans will finally have something to cheer for again.

ANdre Sutton

Sports Reporter