Where Stephen Curry's stare ranks among NBA's 'look-at-me' moments
When you know you are good, there is usually an attitude that comes with it.
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is in the discussion of the best ever after he became the first unanimous MVP in NBA history.
Curry's accuracy from behind the arc is a skill never before seen in basketball.
He made an NBA record 402 3-pointers this season, shattering the record of 286 he set last season.
In Game 2 on Wednesday between the Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder, Curry showed just how confident he is. After faking out Thunder defender Serge Ibaka prior to launching a 3-pointer, Curry elected to stare at Ibaka instead of watching the shot sink.
In a 2 minute span in the 3rd (7:10 to 5:10), Steph outscored the Thunder, 15-2. <a href="https://t.co/c2rLuB8sPE">pic.twitter.com/c2rLuB8sPE</a>
—@SportsCenterThat stare before the shot even dropped was cold blooded. Stephen Curry is torching the Thunder.
—@bowtieflyguyIt is safe to say the Warriors guard can back up the swagger.
So where does it rank among other cocky moments in sports?
Vince Carter
To this day, Vince Carter is still remembered for his multiple highlight reel dunks in the 2000 Skills Competition.
Carter wowed the crowd in Oakland before finally mouthing "it's over" to the camera after his third of four dunks of the competition.
He wasn't wrong.
Unsurprisingly, Carter became the first Raptors player to win the Slam Dunk Competition.
LeBron James
LeBron James officially established he has a cocky side when he announced on national television that he would be leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers to take "his talents to South Beach" to join the Miami Heat.
Upon arrival, he predicted that he would win at least seven championships with his new team during an extravagant "welcome party" with fellow stars Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. He finished his time there five short of that boast.
James also expressed his cockiness after a Game 5 loss in the NBA Finals in 2015 by telling reporters he was "the best player in the world."
Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan had a certain swagger and was always ready to back it up. After hearing LeBron James' comments, Jordan made sure his voice was heard.
Of course, Michael had some swagger of his own.
Reggie Miller
Reggie Miller had a special talent for irritating his opponent. Miller was involved in a fight with Michael Jordan in 1993 and was famous for his argument with Spike Lee during a playoff game in New York City. Miller gave Lee and the fans at Madison Square Garden a choke symbol en route to winning on the road.