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Steph Curry has named himself and Magic Johnson as the two best point guards of all time.
The Golden State Warriors star has established himself as one of basketball’s finest players and changed the game with his fast-paced, dynamic style of play — and that’s without mentioning his elite three-point shooting. He has won four NBA championships and received numerous individual accolades such as regular season and Finals MVP awards.
Ahead of a new season in which he will aim to win a fifth title, Curry appeared on the "Gil's Arena" show and was asked if he is the best point guard ever. “Yes. It’s me and Magic? That’s the conversation,” the 35-year-old said.
“Magic’s resume is ridiculous. So the fact that we’re even having this conversation, that’s a place I never thought I’d be in. That’s why we have these conversations because it’s fun. Measuring eras against each other, I love that.
“That’s what sports is all about that’s why we watch, that’s why people get in heated debates about it, I love it. So put me on my own team and I’m going rep myself for sure.” Johnson averaged 19.5 points, 11.2 assists and 7.2 rebounds throughout his illustrious 12-year NBA career.
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He won five championships with the Los Angeles Lakers during a dominant period for the franchise in the 1980s. The former point guard earned three regular season MVP awards along with three Finals MVPs, played in the All-Star game 12 times was named in the All-NBA first team nine times.
Johnson revolutionised the point guard position as the 6-foot-9 star dominated a spot on the court usually occupied by much smaller players. In 2002, the basketball legend was inducted into the Hall of Fame as he took his place alongside fellow greats of the game.
Curry will be aiming for his fifth NBA Championship next season (Getty Images)Earlier this month Curry revealed another basketball Hall of Famer he would have liked to have played alongside. In an interview with Complex Sports, the point guard answered some rapid-fire questions when he mentioned he would have been to play alongside a former LA Lakers and Miami Heat star.
“Probably Shaq,” Curry said. “Just to see that dominance up close in person.” Shaquille O’Neal is one of the best players in NBA history and arguably the best big man to ever play the game. The 15-time all-star averaged 23.7 points and 10.9 rebounds over the course of a career spanning 19 years.
He went on to win four titles, three with the Lakers alongside the late great Kobe Bryant, and his final title came with a young Dwyane Wade at the Miami Heat in 2006. A decade after capturing his final NBA title, he received his own induction into the Hall of Fame.