When one thinks of the term “gravity” when it comes to basketball, it typically refers to a player’s ability to draw defensive attention to him/herself. In turn, the attention creates advantages by tilting the defense and forcing them to make difficult choices — which makes it easier for the offense to score.
Steph Curry has been the quintessential face of the “gravity” movement in the NBA. The way he draws multiple defenders both on and off the ball has been endlessly studied throughout the past decade. Such gravity has been the driving force behind the modern NBA’s preeminent dynasty.