Basketball fans tend to compare a lot players or teams, but when the likes of Michael Jordan or Stephen Curry get involved in the conversation, things definitely become more interesting.
The Chicago Bulls legend, winner of the six NBA Finals he played in, has made a strong case to be considered the greatest of all time ā though thatās a tag others believe that belongs to LeBron James.
Steph, meanwhile, has also cemented a legacy in the league by leading the Golden State Warriors to multiple championships. Curry even called himself the best point guard of all time, but MJ seems to disagree.
What did Stephen Curry say?
āYes. Itās me and Magic [Johnson] is that the conversation? Obviously I have to answer that way. [ā¦] So put me on my own team, Imma rep myself for sure,ā Curry told Gilbert Arenas when asked if he was the best point guard of all time.
āI really feel like, to your point, Magicās resume is ridiculous. The fact that weāre even having that conversation is a place I never thought Iād be in. But to your point, thatās why weāre having conversations because itās fun. And itās measuring eras against each other. Thatās why people watch. Thatās why people get in heated debates about it. I love it.ā
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What did Michael Jordan say after Curry declared himself best PG ever?
It didnāt take long for Jordan to fire back. In his First Take TV show on ESPN, Stephen A. Smith read live a message supposedly sent by MJ in response to Curryās comments:
āGood morning, sir. Although greatest of anything is always a debate, I beg to differ on greatest point guard of all-timeā¦Magic Johnson is easily the best point guard of all-time. Steph Curry is very close but not in front of Magic. You must define point guard to really have a serious debate. Steph Curry is by far the best shooter of all-timeā¦but Magic Johnson invented the triple-doubleā¦itās a point guard stat to be honest, Magic was the best.ā
