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Steph Curry Receives 'MVP' Chants From Opposing Fans After 56-Point Performance

The soon-to-be 37-year-old showed why he's still the league's best shooter.

Mike McDaniel

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after a basket against the Orlando Magic in the third quarter at Kia Center.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after a basket against the Orlando Magic in the third quarter at Kia Center. / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry provided basketball fans plenty to cheer about on Thursday night, after the future Hall of Famer posted a vintage 56-point performance in a victory over the Orlando Magic.

Curry, who turns 37 years old next month, showed that he's still the best shooter the league has to offer, even as he enters his late 30s.

The Warriors star scored his 56 points on 16-of-25 shooting, which included a 12-of-19 effort from three, in the 121–115 victory.

The white-hot shooting from Curry in his best performance of the season led to Magic fans showering MVP chants on the veteran late in regulation as he stepped up to the free throw line.

At this point, there's not much left to say about the greatness of Curry.

He's indisputably the greatest shooter of all-time, and if Thursday night's performance is any indication, he's still got plenty left in the tank.

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Mike McDaniel
MIKE MCDANIEL

Mike McDaniel is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated, where he has worked since January 2022. His work has been featured at InsideTheACC.com, SB Nation, FanSided and more. McDaniel hosts the Hokie Hangover Podcast, covering Virginia Tech athletics, as well as Basketball Conference: The ACC Football Podcast. Outside of work, he is a husband and father, and an avid golfer.

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