The title of "Spring Brothers" traces its origin: From inspiration for Bay Area reporters to synonyms for basketball legends

On August 31, Mavericks defender Clay recalled the interesting past with Curry when he was called the "Splash Brothers" when he was with the Warriors, revealing the story behind this loud title to fans in an interview with Michael Cooper.

When Cooper was curious about the origin of the title of "Splash Brothers", Clay pointed the source to a Bay Area reporter who reported on the Warriors. He recalled: "I remember a reporter from the Bay Area who was inspired by the Bash Brothers, after all those two were so famous in Oakland." The "Hard Brothers" that Thompson called was Mark McGuire and Jose Kanseko, the star players of the Major League Baseball (MLB) Oakland Athletics team. The two were well-known for their strong performances in succession of home runs on the baseball field, and helped the team win the 1989 World Series title and become Oakland legends.

Clay continued to tell: "That was my second season in the NBA. There was a game where Curry and I each made 7 three-pointers in three quarters. The reporter (I remember his name is Brian) tweeted and mentioned the 'Splash Brothers'. Unexpectedly, this title became popular all of a sudden and followed us all the time." In that game, Clay and Curry were like two sharp blades, and the three-pointer shot was as accurate as a cannonball. The two of them had a hot feeling on the field undoubtedly provided an excellent opportunity for the birth of this title.

"To be honest, when we are called the 'Spring Brothers', I really like this title because it is synonymous with 'Three-pointer Shooter'." Clay's words are full of love and pride for this title. "Splash Brothers" is not just a simple title, it represents the dominance of Clay and Curry outside the three-point line. Every time you make a move, the "swish" sound of the basketball hollow into the net is like a splash of water, which is crisp and neat and extremely lethal.

In the years of the Warriors, "Splash Brothers" changed the game style of modern basketball with their unparalleled three-point shooting skills and led the trend of the small ball era. Their three-pointers are like the team's nuclear weapons, making their opponents frightened. Whether it is the regular season or the playoffs, as long as the "Splash Brothers" feels hot, the situation of the game will be reversed instantly. Their presence has made the Warriors a force that cannot be ignored in the league, and have been ranked as the championship throne many times.

Now, although Clay is already in the Mavericks, the legendary story of "Splash Brothers" is still shining in basketball history. This title, inspired by the inspiration of Bay Area reporters, has become an eternal classic in the hearts of basketball fans, inspiring generations of basketball enthusiasts to pursue accurate three-pointers and create their own basketball legend.

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