Just like Jalen Brunson for the Knicks, Curry is the stabilizing force for Golden State, a role he has embraced in a quiet manner for years and through numerous incarnations of the roster. Kerr, who coached Brunson with Team USA in the World Cup two years ago, sees similar traits among the two.

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr set the stage for the much-anticipated duel between Stephen Curry and New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson on Tuesday (Wednesday Manila time) at the Madison Square Garden – Brunson’s home floor and where Curry’s star turn happened 12 years ago.