Published 11:56 IST, January 16th 2020

Jimmy Butler reveals what makes Warriors star Stephen Curry ‘unstoppable' in NBA

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has revealed that Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is one of the toughest he has faced and hailed him as unstoppable.

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Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler is all praise for Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. Butler has called Curry a once-in-a-generation talent who can shoot ball from anywhere in court. Miami Heat player also named Curry amongst five toughest players he’s faced alongside LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden.

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Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler is all praise for Warriors' Stephen Curry

In a recent article from Players Tribune’s “Five Toughest” series, Jimmy Butler named his five toughest opponents on basketball court. Butler had some special praise for Stephen Curry and lauded him for his shooting skills. He said that it was impossible to mark Stephen Curry and Warriors’ star always had advant on you. Curry’s ability to involve his teammates in build-up while being under pressure is one of strengths which Jimmy Butler feels makes him stand out from rest.

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Jimmy Butler's Miami Heat stats

Jimmy Butler joined Heat before start of 2019-20 season. Miami Heat are having a decent season so far and are third in Eastern Conference with a 27-12 record. Jimmy Butler is having a good season with Heats this season, featuring 34 times and averaging 20.7 points per game. Butler avers 7.0 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.9 steals and 0.6 blocks per game this season and looks set to continue his splendid season with Heat.

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Stephen Curry injury

Stephen Curry is currently undergoing rehabilitation from a broken hand suffered in ir game against Phoenix Suns. two-time NBA MVP drove to his left defended by Kelly Oubre Jr. and with Aron Baynes standing solidly in paint. He leapt with ball n came down headfirst landing clumsily on his hands to brace himself from court. Baynes crashed into Stephen Curry’s left hand, leaving Warriors star grimacing in pain, clutching at his fingers n strode to locker room with 8:31 left in third quarter. Golden State Warriors have struggled in Stephen Curry’s absence and are at bottom of Western Conference table with an abysmal 9-32 record.

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11:56 IST, January 16th 2020