Answering the Magic Johnson vs Stephen Curry debate
By Reese Kunz
The case for Stephen Curry
So far in his Hall of Fame career, Curry has averaged 24.6 points, 6.5 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game on 48/43/91 shooting splits.
Curry is so hard to scheme against defensively. He’s one of the league’s best ballhandlers and is an underrated athlete in agility and endurance. He can get by his defender consistently and is a great finisher with excellent touch. When he doesn’t have the ball, Curry is just as dangerous. Being the best three-point shooter of all time is well-known.
But an underrated aspect of Curry’s game is how he fits perfectly in the Warriors and Steve Kerr’s offensive system. He’s one of the best players ever at moving without the ball. The offensive efficiency you get from Curry significantly impacts playing winning basketball. The analytics have shown that layups and threes are the most efficient shots, and Curry is a cheat code in both aspects.
Curry’s unmatched ball-handling skills, agility, and finishing make him an offensive enigma that’s difficult to strategize against. His extraordinary ability to excel with and without the ball and his historic three-point shooting redefine offensive efficiency and shift the game’s dynamics.
He’s a generational player in terms of someone who changes the way we view the game. Curry is a perfect star to play alongside other talented players if you’re building a championship team. It’s impossible to leave Curry out on the perimeter to help out, which was especially evident when the Warriors had Kevin Durant. Curry’s ball handling, playmaking, basketball IQ, and historic shooting give him a great chance to be considered the game’s best point guard.
A paradigm-shifting player, Curry transforms the game with his unparalleled approach. His strategic fit within the Warriors’ system and his role in the rise of modern analytics-driven basketball amplify his status. He’s not just a player; he’s a generational game-changer who elevates teammates, demands defensive attention, and makes a compelling case as the best point guard ever.