The kid told Steph Curry “LeBron Better than u” then Steph COOKED HIM in 3 pt contest!

In the world of basketball, there are a few unwritten rules every player learns early on. One of the most important? Never trash talk Stephen Curry before a three-point contest.

Recently, a viral moment perfectly illustrated why this is such a bad idea. The story begins with a high school student, widely regarded as one of the best three-point shooters at his level, who was given the chance to go head-to-head with Steph Curry in a three-point shootout. Instead of playing it cool, the young shooter decided to poke the bear, telling Curry that LeBron James—not Steph—was his favorite player.

That was all Curry needed to hear.

Steph Takes It Personally

As soon as the contest started, it was clear Curry had taken the comment as a personal challenge. With the clock ticking, Steph went on an absolute tear, sinking three after three with his signature effortless style. In just 30 seconds, Curry drilled 14 three-pointers, missing only a handful of attempts and leaving the crowd in awe.

The announcer’s excitement was palpable:
“Oh my gosh, he’s just not missing… Only eight so far, he’s on to rack three… There’s only 10 seconds left… Times up! Woo! 14 shots in 30 seconds, come on!”

The High Schooler’s Turn

When it was the high schooler’s turn, he was given twice as much time—one full minute—to try to match Curry’s total. Despite his reputation, he managed only nine makes, falling well short of the NBA legend’s mark.

Lesson Learned

The lesson was clear for everyone watching: trash talking Steph Curry is a recipe for disaster, especially when it comes to shooting threes. Not only did Curry prove why he’s considered the greatest three-point shooter of all time, but he also showed that a little extra motivation can turn him into an unstoppable force.

As the contest wrapped up, the young shooter admitted, “It’s like your heart going crazy.” For anyone thinking of challenging Steph Curry in the future, the advice is simple—choose your words carefully, and never, ever underestimate the greatest shooter the game has ever seen.