Average of 4.7 rebounds in his career and a highest 14 rebounds in a single game. Curry is known as the "Courtes Center"

In the glorious history of the NBA, Stephen Curry's name is almost closely linked to three-pointers, MVP trophy and championships. However, what is little known is that this 1.91-meter-tall defender has a nickname that fans affectionately call "Center Ku". At first glance, this nickname seems to be inconsistent with his figure and technical characteristics, but it just fits in his extraordinary performance in rebounding. Although Curry averaged only 4.7 rebounds per game and had only 14 rebounds per game, his rebounding awareness, performance at critical moments and his unique contribution to the team far exceeds simple statistics.

Curry's rebounding ability is most prominently reflected in his keen judgment of the rebounding point. As a point guard, Curry’s main task is to organize offense and score, but he can always be in the right position at the critical moment, competing for those seemingly impossible rebounds. This ability is not accidental, but comes from his deep understanding of the rhythm of the game and his accurate prediction of opponents' shooting habits. For example, in the 2016 playoff match against the Thunder, Curry grabbed a key offensive rebound in the last moment of overtime, successfully creating a second offensive opportunity for the Warriors and helping the team complete a reversal. This scene undoubtedly provides a perfect annotation for the nickname "Ku Center".

is completely different from the rebounding style of the traditional center. With his outstanding speed and agility, Curry can often quickly cut from the outside and grab long rebounds. Unlike centers who rely on height and strength to get stuck at the basket, Curry often suddenly appears at the rebound position when the ball bounces near the three-point line, thus bringing these long rebounds into the pocket. This type of rebound requires extremely fast reaction speed and extremely high physical coordination, and Curry performs particularly well at this point. It is his unique ability that not only creates more offensive opportunities for the Warriors, but also unknowingly disrupts the opponent's defensive deployment.

In addition, the nickname "Center Ku" also reflects Curry's unique role in the Warriors' "Death Five" lineup. In this lineup full of offensive firepower, Curry is usually the shortest player on the court, but his rebounding awareness and ability are no less than those tall inside players. Through Curry's active fighting, the Warriors can maintain their competitiveness in rebounding without sacrificing their outside firepower. This strategy of "fighting big with small" is one of the keys to the Warriors' great success in recent years. Although Curry's rebounding numbers are far less than the traditional center with more than 10 rebounds per game, the extra support he provides at critical moments is often a key factor in the team's victory.

Looking back at some critical moments, Curry's rebounding performance was impressive. In the 2015 Finals, Curry grabbed seven rebounds in Game 4 against the Cavaliers, including multiple key frontcourt rebounds, helping the Warriors successfully turn the situation around. This performance once again proves his important role in high-pressure competitions, and also makes his nickname "Center Ku" more popular. Although Curry's total rebounds in his life may not be comparable to those tall centers, each of his rebounds can be a turning point in the game.

The nickname "Center Ku" is not only a joke about Curry's rebounding ability, it also hides Curry's deep understanding of the game and his all-round influence. Although his rebounding is not very conspicuous, every fight reflects his strong desire to win and excellent game attitude. He proved with his own actions that guard players can also make contributions that cannot be ignored in rebounding, which seems to be in his own field.

From a data perspective, although Curry's rebounding ability has not reached the top level, his rebounding efficiency ranks among the top among guard players. According to statistics, Curry has 4.7 rebounds per 36 minutes in his career, which is already at the upper and upper level among guards. His offensive rebounding performance has an offensive rebounding rate of 3.5%, ranking among the top among guards. This efficient rebounding performance further proves Curry's unique value in this regard.

It cannot be ignored that the popularity of the nickname "Ku Center" is also closely related to the ridicule of fans and the media. The rise of social media has allowed fans to express their evaluation of players through humor and exaggerated ways. Curry, a guard who is known for his three-point shooting, can actually make achievements in rebounding, which undoubtedly makes him the target of fans' jokes. Although this nickname has a joke, it also reflects the fans' high recognition of Curry's comprehensive ability from the perspective.

In general, although the nickname "Chu Center" is relatively unpopular, it vividly shows Curry's unique contribution to rebounding. Although he will never become a rebounding monster like Rodman, his all-round contribution to the rebounding battle at critical moments and game has brought irreplaceable value to the team. It is extremely rare in NBA history that a defender like Curry won the nickname of "center", which also proves Curry's extraordinaryness from another perspective.