Gravity (basketball)
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In basketball, the term gravity is used when describing situations in which players without the ball draw defenders to them, simply as a result of their shooting ability being a known threat. This in turn helps their teammates access more open shot opportunities themselves. As the offensive player is deemed a threat by the defending team, the defense collapses in on the player, hence the player is described as having gravity on offense.
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Popularized in the mid-2010s, the term is commonly used when describing a player's off-ball shooting ability.[1] The term gained popularity as Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors began to develop into an MVP-caliber player, helping establish the Warriors as an NBA dynasty.[2] Curry has since become a commonly cited example of a player who exhibits a great amount of on-court gravity.[3] Fellow NBA player CJ McCollum suggested that Curry cannot be guarded with just one person, stating "He's a galaxy, he's a planet, he's a solar system. Everything revolves around him."[4]
