How to evaluate Xu Jingyu's claim that Curry has opened the small ball era of NBA?

Xu Jingyu is a famous basketball commentator. He once said that Curry opened the era of small ball in NBA. This view is mainly based on Curry's changes to many NBA rules and game styles, which makes the team pay more attention to outside shooting and attack, thus changing the traditional inside attack strategy. This change in strategy has had a profound impact on the overall style and development of NBA.

From a historical point of view, Curry is undoubtedly a great player in NBA history. His appearance and development not only changed the game style of NBA, but also influenced the later players and teams. His shooting skills and game wisdom make him occupy an important position in NBA history.

But whether Curry is regarded as a representative figure in the era of small ball opening is a controversial issue. Because the arrival of the era of small ball is not only the credit of Curry, but also related to many other factors, such as the development of three-point ball technology, the popularity of fast-paced games and so on. Therefore, although Curry's contribution can not be ignored, it may be too simplistic to regard him as the initiator of the small ball era.

Generally speaking, Xu Jingyu's view has some truth, but whether it is completely correct needs further discussion and research.