Debates about the best teams and players are a staple of NBA fan culture, and while everyone has their own take, few are as qualified to offer insight as the players themselves. Thatās why itās always fascinating to hear from stars like Golden State Warriorsā Stephen Curry, who recently shared his ideal five-man NBA team and included some of the gameās most iconic names, such as Michael Jordan and LeBron James.
In a conversation with Dude Perfect, Curry was asked to select his ideal team from NBA history. He didnāt hesitate, picking his top players for each position. āShaq at center,ā Curry said, opting for Shaquille OāNeal over other all-time greats like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, and Bill Russell.
āTim Duncan at power forward,ā Curry continued, acknowledging the five-time NBA championās immense impact with the San Antonio Spurs. While he could have chosen from other legends like Karl Malone, Kevin Garnett, or Dirk Nowitzki, he ultimately went with āthe Big Fundamental.ā
As for the small forward spot, Curry remarked, āBron at the three.ā While LeBron Jamesā inclusion was almost a given, itās worth noting that in a similar conversation just over a year ago, Curry had named Larry Bird and Kobe Bryant for this spot, leaving James out. However, time has evidently shifted Curryās perspective, and LeBron now takes his rightful place in the starting five.
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks to Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors
Next up was the shooting guard position, and Curry didnāt need to think twice: āMJ at the two.ā Michael Jordan, widely regarded as the greatest of all time, secured his place in Curryās ideal lineup without question.
Best point guard in history, according to Curry
When it came to the final position, Curry faced a unique situation. As the NBAās current point guard for the Golden State Warriors, Stephen himself is often in the conversation as one of the greatest to ever play the position. But, of course, he wasnāt the only player to leave an indelible mark on the league. In 2023, Curry had picked Magic Johnson for the role. However, his opinion on this matter has clearly evolved over time.
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āMe at the one,ā Curry responded confidently when asked who he would choose as the best point guard in NBA history. With that simple answer, he solidified his place among the all-time greats, firmly standing by his legacy after more than 15 years of dominance in the NBA.
