THE TAKE
Never said that. Implied he was a better clutch shooter in the playoffs on an open shot.
Go ahead shot 45 seconds or less 4th Q and OT in the playoffs for his career: Steph 0-12.
BOLDNESS
35/100
GRADE
77/100
PLAYERS / TEAMS
Steph Curry
GRADING CRITERIA
TRUE IF
verified play-by-play data from a credible source (e.g., NBA Stats, Basketball Reference, Second Spectrum) confirms that Steph Curry has gone 0-for-12 or worse on field goal attempts with 45 seconds or less remaining in the 4th quarter or overtime in playoff games through the 2022-23 season.
FALSE IF
the shooting line differs materially from 0-for-12 in that specific clutch window.
contrarianhot take
OUTCOME
CONFIRMED TRUEThe 0-for-12 stat is confirmed by ESPN Stats & Info and multiple credible outlets. After Curry missed multiple go-ahead attempts in Game 4 vs. the Lakers on May 9, 2023, he stood at 0-for-12 on potential go-ahead shots in the final 45 seconds of the 4th quarter or overtime in his entire playoff career. Kellerman's tweet on May 15, 2023 accurately cited this ESPN-sourced figure, and no evidence contradicts the specific 0-12 line at that point in time.