Lionel Messi reminds me of Stephen Curry: NBA star Steve Nash

In a recent interview with a sports channel, NBA star Steve Nash stated that Lionel Messi reminds him of Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry. He thinks both Curry and Messi are fearless and brave. He also commented on Messi's athleticism and how player shifts his body weight and slides ball through his legs.

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NBA 2019-20: Lionel Messi reminds me of Stephen Curry according to Steve Nash

fans h mixed reactions about comparison. While some praised both players, some were unhappy that Nash me comparison. Here's what some fans h to say. 

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Curry himself is a fan of Messi and h compared himself to footballer a year ago as well. He talked about how both of m are similar despite playing different sports in terms of creativity and invation that both bring to ir respective sports. Curry also ded that both of m play a part in influencing younger generation in pushing mselves. Curry is currently recovering from a broken hand and will t play for a couple of months. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi starred in Barcelona's 3-1 win against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday evening. 

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