Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry left LeBron James off his record when requested to call three NBA legends he needs he might have performed alongside.
Curry, 37, is extensively considered one of many biggest gamers in NBA historical past. He has spent his total profession with the Golden State Warriors, profitable 4 NBA championships, two MVP awards, and a Finals MVP.
Regardless of typically being grouped with all-time greats like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James, Curry didn’t embrace LeBron when requested in 2023 to call his dream teammates.
Talking on Dubs Discuss with Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports activities Bay Space, Curry mentioned:
“My high three, I’d most likely say [Michael] Jordan, Shaq [Shaquille O’Neal] and perhaps Hakeem Olajuwon.
I’d wish to play with all three of these guys as a result of I feel Jordan – you simply wanna see it up shut and private.
A pick-and-roll with me and Hakeem or me and Shaq could be just about unstoppable.”
This omission raised eyebrows, contemplating Curry and LeBron have confronted one another in a number of NBA Finals and are each thought-about modern-day greats.
Apparently, Michael Jordan additionally made headlines in the identical yr for snubbing Curry. When requested in regards to the biggest level guard in NBA historical past, Jordan reportedly messaged ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith:
“Magic Johnson is well one of the best level guard of all time. Steph Curry could be very shut, however not in entrance of Magic.”
Magic Johnson, who performed his entire profession with the Los Angeles Lakers, gained 5 NBA titles and was named NBA MVP thrice.
Regardless of the snub, Curry nonetheless believes he belongs within the GOAT dialog. When requested by former participant Gilbert Arenas if he considers himself one of the best level guard ever, Curry replied:
“Sure… It’s me and Magic, is that the dialog? Clearly, I’ve to reply [myself]. However Magic’s résumé is ridiculous.
The truth that we’re even having that dialog is a spot I by no means thought I’d be in.”
Curry’s confidence and achievements proceed to gas debates amongst followers and analysts over who really is the best level guard of all time.
