Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry seems to have hurt some feelings with his bold claim to be the greatest point guard of all time, surpassing Magic Johnson. As with most things, the old heads were quick to defend their legacy, with Michael Jordan harshly denying Curry’s claims. But Curry is not at all fazed by the disagreement between two of the greatest hardwood players of all time.
In an interview with 95.7 The Game’s Whitney Sandretto, the Warriors star admitted that there will be There will never be a clear answer As for who is the greatest, since humans can only experience time in forward motion, there is simply no way to cross the ages and resolve in an objective way who stands out as the best general of all time.
“An argument that can’t be resolved, that’s why everyone likes to talk about it. I can say I’m the best, Magic can defend his position, and any other point guard can chime in. That’s the beauty of basketball and times. place,” Curry said.
Stephen Curry on MJ and Magic disagree on calling himself the greatest point guard of all time:
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Of course, while the Warriors star believes he is the greatest player at his position, he has nothing but respect for his peers due to his transformative nature and ability to elevate his team with his no-nonsense and selflessness. Who paved the way for him, like Magic Johnson.
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“Obviously, there’s a lot of respect and admiration for what Magic has done in his career. His resume is second to none,” Curry added.
Ultimately, Stephen Curry doesn’t measure success in absolute terms. The fact that he didn’t seem out of place in this conversation is a huge success for the Warriors star.
“If you’re a part of that conversation, no matter what era you come from, no matter what your style of play is, no matter what it is, if you’re a part of that conversation, then that’s a job well done,” Curry continued. “Obviously, I’m still building on (my legacy), and that’s why I enjoy the conversation.”
If Stephen Curry can win his fifth championship ring, even old leaders may have to admit that the Warriors star may indeed be the greatest point guard of all time, even if he doesn’t play in the traditional sense. game on.