Steve Kerr explained the support Stephen Curry is getting in the Warriors’ away games, comparing his player to his ex-teammate Michael Jordan.

Stephen Curry came back from a prolonged personal injury layoff. The Golden State Warriors guard exploded for 41 points on Sunday night, as he led the Dubs to a 127-118 win over the Washington Wizards in the Capitol Arena.

Steph’s performance was so impressive that the Wizards fans showed him with MVP chants throughout the game. Curry garners plenty of support on the road that was no different in Washington on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Having played with Michael Jordan and the Bulls, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is all too familiar with road fans feverishly cheering on a visiting player. After the win, Kerr likened Curry’s league-wide impact to Air Jordan.

“He’s the modern MJ,” Kerr told reporters postgame.

“Playing with the Bulls, half the crowd’s got red 23 jerseys on. Now, half the crowd’s got blue and yellow 30 jerseys.

Steph transcends the game. He elicits emotion from people. I think because he’s so awe-inspiring in his play, no matter where we go, there are people who are cheering for him and can’t wait to see him perform,” he added.

Kerr believes Curry’s widespread popularity has played a role in that, being a relatable star.

“We’ve never seen anything like him and I think people can relate to him because he’s not this superhero, in terms of his size and strength,” Kerr added.

“He’s 6’3″ (1.90 m.), 185 pounds (84 kilos). A lot of people out there that size, but none that can do what he can do. He’s incredibly inspiring and as a result, we get a ton of support on the road.”

While Jordan’s Bulls won six championships in the 1990s (three of them with Kerr), the Warriors have been the dominant force in recent history. They have won four NBA championships across eight seasons, quickly becoming one of the NBA’s most popular teams both in the United States and globally.

The reigning champions’ quest for back-to-back titles has gotten off to an up-and-down start, largely due to Curry’s recent 10-game absence due to a shoulder injury.

Following Monday’s win over the Wizards, the Warriors now sit at 22-22, good for seventh in the Western Conference Standings.