Stephen Curry had Michael Jordan on his mind when he tied an NBA record held by His Airness while leading the Golden State Warriors to a 109-108 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.

Stephen Curry made a statement with his kicks in his first game since he and Under Armour broke up after partnering since 2013, leaving him as a sneaker free agent. In his first Golden State Warriors game since on Friday night he went with special Kobe Bryant Nike kicks that Vanessa Bryant appreciated it while Curry had another incredible night.

The Warriors — once again using Curry’s ability to draw two defenders onto him around a ball screen — take the concept of “short action” and flex anew their ability to subtly manipulate Wembanyama, forcing him to make a decision that would, in essence, decide the fate of the game:

The 37-year-old Warriors star's 49 points helped lead his team to a comeback win over the NBA's next dominant force.

Golden State visits the New Orleans Pelicans after Stephen Curry scored 49 points in the Warriors' 109-108 victory against the San Antonio Spurs.

Green reflects on how Curry turned Under Armour into a basketball powerhouse and wonders how massive his brand could have been if it had grown under Nike.