The Golden State Warriors’ social media team went into overdrive hyping Stephen Curry’s slick reverse layup against the Atlanta Hawks as something legendary.
NBA fans weren’t having it. They immediately dragged the Warriors for turning a routine finish into an all-time highlight. The backlash centered on one simple fact: Kyrie Irving does this type of stuff every single game.
Fans Show No Mercy on Stephen Curry’s Spin Move Getting 90s All-Time Hype
Curry spun past 6’10” defender Moussa Diabaté in the first quarter and finished with a reverse layup, wearing Caitlin Clark’s Kobe 6 PE. The Warriors lost 124-111, but their content machine treated the play like a historic moment.
“THEN STEPH DOES THIS 😱 Unreal layup from Chef Curry,” NBA posted on their official social media account.
Legion Hoops amplified the hype train even further, penning, “STEPH CURRY. WHAT?!? This would’ve been an all-time play in the 90s.”
STEPH CURRY. WHAT?!?
This would’ve been an all-time play in the 90s. pic.twitter.com/dFzxfcgstE
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) January 12, 2026
That wild take sent NBA fans over the edge. Comparing a basic reverse layup to 90s-level greatness crossed the line for Dallas Mavericks fans on social media.
The play itself showcased Curry’s elite ball-handling and body control. At 37 years old, his creativity around the rim remains impressive, scoring 31 points in the losing effort.
But calling it legendary? That’s where Mavs fans drew the line and wasted no time roasting the Warriors’ social media team for overhyping a basic play.
One fan wrote, “Kyrie does this 3 times a game.”
Another added, “Kyrie does this every second game can we calm down a bit.”
A third shared, “Kyrie does this shit in his sleep it wasn’t nun special.”
The fourth claimed, “A Tuesday for Kyrie.”
A random X user added, “And kyrie 3x better ..they love gassin.”
Another fan penned, “Kyrie does this multiple times a game his whole career.”
Irving’s been sidelined all season with a torn left ACL that he suffered back in early March 2025 during a game against the Sacramento Kings. He underwent successful surgery shortly after and has been in rehab ever since. Per reports, he will likely not return before the NBA trade deadline, around early February 2026.
Those notorious reactions exposed the massive gap between how different players get covered by their teams’ social accounts. When Irving executes these moves, it barely registers as noteworthy.
But when Curry does it, the Warriors treat it like he just invented basketball. The visible double standard drove fans crazy.
