Stephen Curry was surprised that Mark Jackson endorsed James Harden for MVP over him in comments on the radio this week.

Jackson coached Curry for three seasons with the Warriors.

"It's his opinion obviously," Curry said. "He's probably been watching the league. People are going to ask what he thinks, especially his ties to the Warriors organization and myself specifically. Surprised me he said that. But, it is what it is."

Curry had been vocally supportive of Jackson prior to the coach's dismissal last offseason, something he referenced on Friday.

"Obviously I wasn't shy about trying to defend him last year when things were rumbling outside of our locker room," Curry said. "But for him to ... it's kind of a different situation, but it is surprising that he didn't."

Curry was asked if Jackson endorsing Harden hurt his feelings.

"It was surprising. It didn't really hurt my feelings because it's not like he was actually casting a vote officially, but it was just very surprising."

Curry is currently projected to win the MVP.