Stephen Curry Names the Most Athletic Player in the NBA

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry named Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant as the "most athletic player" in the NBA during an appearance on Good Good Golf. Curry stated "Ja Morant" without hesitation, explaining that pound for pound, he considers Morant the league's most athletic player. He compared Morant to prime Russell Westbrook and John Wall, players historically discussed in that context.

Curry elaborated that players like Morant, Westbrook, and Wall are more than just dunkers due to their abilities to run the court, stop instantly, and change direction. He acknowledged skill as another form of athleticism, contrasting it with his own path, saying he had to overcome a perceived lack of athleticism by developing skills.

The article also notes Ja Morant's significant recent injury and suspension history. He played only 50 games in the 2024-25 season after missing 72 games the prior year, totaling 125 missed games over the past three seasons, leading to concerns about his reliability and health.

Despite this, many analysts predict a bounce-back season for Morant in 2025-26, which is seen as potentially crucial for his future with the Grizzlies. Grizzlies legend Zach Randolph expressed strong support for Morant on "The Big Podcast with Shaq," calling him a "special player" essential to Memphis and one of the NBA's best. Randolph urged Morant to "prove everybody wrong" with a stellar season.

Meanwhile, the Warriors have had a quiet 2025-26 offseason with no free agency signings, leaving only nine confirmed roster spots as of July 18 (including restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga). Despite the inactivity, Stephen Curry expressed confidence in the front office's ability to build a competitive roster, stating he has communication with them and trusts they will put together a winning team. The article mentions the belief that the Warriors' major move was acquiring Jimmy Butler at the 2025 trade deadline.