Early days, but Mahomes is showing signs of Curry greatness. Let’s take a look at some similarities.
- Pedigree. Mahomes is the son of MLB pitcher Pat Mahomes. Steph Curry is the son of NBA star Dell Curry.
- Juniors. Patrick’s legal name is Patrick Lavon Mahomes II. Steph’s legal name is Wardell Stephan Curry II.
- Colleges. Both men went to less than powerhouse college teams. Mahomes attended Texas Tech. Curry attended Davidson.
- 3 and Out. Both Patrick and Steph completed 3 years of college before turning pro.
- Height. Both men are listed at 6'3".
- Draft position. Both men were drafted in the middle of the first round. Patrick Mahomes was the 10th overall pick by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2017. Steph Curry was the 7th overall pick by the Golden State Warriors in 2009.
- Winning the job. Both men succeeded solid, if not spectacular veterans. Patrick Mahomes took over as the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback after veteran Alex Smith was traded. Steph Curry earned the starting point guard duty over Monta Ellis.
- Ability to stretch the defense.
9. Making plays with the left hand.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imbIYd0HfPk
10. Ability to execute despite plays breaking down.
11. Strong working relationship with respected coach.
12. Off the charts sports IQ.
13. Cool under pressure.
14. Break-out rookie seasons. Mahomes is breaking all kinds of rookie records half-way through the 2018–2019 season. Steph Curry ended up runner up in the NBA Rookie of the Year Award behind Tyreke Evans.
15. Winning personalities. We are still learning who Mahomes is as a person. What we see so far is an intelligent, mature, photogenic leader who knows how to win. Steph has established his likeability and cred. He is universally regarded as not only a great player, but a good person.
Summary:
Curry is one of the greatest sports athletes of all time. He has changed the game of basketball with his long-range shooting, court vision, and ability to penetrate and finish. It is early days for Mahomes. He is showing the type of star power and talent reminiscent of his NBA doppelganger. Expect huge endorsement contracts and exposure for NFL’s most exciting rookie. Mahomes has the potential to be a special player. Hopefully he follows the career trajectory that Curry has enjoyed, and avoids the fate of another superstar rookie quarterback, Michael Vick.
