Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is accustomed to using unconventional methods to help him improve on the court, and he has also become interested in using virtual reality.
Asked by Dime Magazine last week if VR was something he thinks can be a legitimate way to supplement on-court practice time, Curry replied that it could be.
“It’s still a work in progress in how you can actually implement that to, as players make us better,” he said. “I’ve actually tested it out a couple of times with different approaches, whether it’s seeing a play unfold up close and personal to train your mind to make the decision a lot quicker and sooner. Whether you’re doing mental reps in between games is definitely some way to keep your mind strong in how you think the game. With the 360 degree video it could just spur more imagination and creativity with a new move you want to try or something like that. It’s definitely ways to implement it and that’s gonna continue to grow as technology advancements keep happening.”
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Curry, the reigning MVP who leads the NBA in 3-pointers this season, can be seen showing off basketball moves in a 360-degree advertisement video from Degree Men that was released earlier this month. VR training is something entirely different, and for a point guard who has the ball in his hands while directing the Warriors’ offense, decision-making has been a focus for Curry.
Speaking at the All-Star game last month to Engadget, Curry also offered his thoughts on virtual reality.
“It’s amazing how they created that new world,” Curry said. “And it’s very, very lifelike.”