James Scali brings real perimeter heat to Curry’s backcourt
In the 2025-26 season, James Scali’s profile suggests a steady-volume guard who can space the floor and create shot value from deep, with Curry listing him at 6-foot-1, 170 pounds and ESPN and Curry stats showing a multi-year role in the rotation. He’s the kind of player you care about if your team wants a physical, experienced guard who can live on the perimeter and isn’t afraid of the moment—Curry’s own game log shows a 19-point outburst on 5-of-7 shooting from three in 2023, which hints at real catch-and-shoot pop. The flip side: his earlier season efficiency was uneven, so he looks more like a system fit and rhythm shooter than a pure on-ball engine.
