Curry: I'll take my slump numbers any day of the week

While he may not be putting up numbers like he did during last year's MVP campaign, Steph Curry says all the talk of him struggling is just a tad ridiculous.

"Yeah, I heard the words 'slump' and 'down year' and all sorts of other ways to describe something that wasn't really a problem for me," Curry told ESPN's Chris Haynes. "I obviously hold myself to the highest standard. Still, at this point, I'm not at the numbers I was last year, but I'm not worried about that because it's a different year. Every shot I take, I have confidence I'm going to make it, and over the course of the season, I expect that to show itself as we go along."

Although his shooting percentages haven't improved much, Curry's counting stats have seen a steady increase in the new year, averaging 31.8 points, 5.5 assists, and 4.5 rebounds in the month of January.

"That is the one that's most comical, because if you look at the numbers at that point, in the politest way, I'll take those slump numbers any day of the week," Curry said. "But I know it's a long year and a lot more games to play. I try not to get caught up in that nonsense. It's a roller-coaster ride of a season. It is what it is."

Even if Curry's shooting figures remain stagnant, the All-NBA guard says he won't be too concerned as long as Golden State continues to win.

"It doesn't matter what the numbers say. If we're winning, and I'm doing my job, my teammates know I'm doing my job, that's all I'm worried about," Curry said.