- Stephen Curry said that he’s happy to be in the same conversation as Magic Johnson
- Some believe Curry is the GOAT point guard due to his 3PT shooting ability and skill level
- Curry still has to win more championships to be considered on Johnson’s level
Point guard Stephen Curry is widely considered the best player at his position right now, and he is certainly the face of the Golden State Warriors. There is no doubt that he has accomplished a lot in the game.
Many younger fans believe that Stephen Curry has the case as the GOAT point guard. After all, he has absolutely changed the game and cemented himself as the best 3PT shooter of all time. However, there are some who disagree with this notion, including Michael Jordan. In fact, Jordan sent Stephen A. Smith a text message saying that Magic Johnson is greater than Curry, citing Johnson consistently being a triple-double threat.
Recently, we saw Curry respond to Jordan’s take on him not being the GOAT point guard. He claimed that, ultimately, being in the conversation means that he did a good job over the course of his career.
“It’s the beautiful thing about basketball and the eras… Obviously, there’s so much respect and admiration for what Magic did in his career. His resume is second to none… If you’re in that conversation, then it’s a job well done.”
Steph Curry on MJ and Magic disagreeing with calling himself the greatest PG of all time:
“It’s the beautiful thing about basketball and the eras… Obviously, there’s so much respect and admiration for what Magic did in his career. His resume is second to none… If you’re in… pic.twitter.com/VjiSKpiB4Z
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) October 3, 2023
It is true that most people consider Magic Johnson the GOAT point guard simply based on his passing ability. However, the definition of what a point guard is has changed dramatically throughout NBA history, and now, we are seeing score-first point guards like Stephen Curry become more commonplace in the league. It is fair to say that Johnson’s resume is overall better than Curry’s, but that could change by the time Curry retires.
Last season, Stephen Curry put in another All-NBA-level season for the Warriors, averaging 29.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game while shooting 42.7% from 3PT range. Hopefully, he will continue playing at a high level for the Warriors next season, and with him at the helm, the team will certainly be contenders.
Magic Johnson Previously Destroyed Stephen Curry’s Case In The GOAT PG Debate
There is no doubt that Magic Johnson believes that he is the GOAT point guard, and he recently spoke out about the debate between him and Curry. Johnson destroyed Curry’s case in the GOAT point guard debate with simple facts about his career, citing his many accolades and suggesting that Curry has to surpass his numbers and awards to be in the conversation.
Though awards are certainly one aspect of what it takes to be the greatest point guard, they certainly shouldn’t be the end all be all of a debate. Ultimately, Stephen Curry has gotten himself into the conversation, and this debate will likely continue in the years to come.
Stephen Curry Still Has To Win To Truly Be Equal To Magic Johnson
When it comes to NBA legends, what distinguishes players in the very top tier of greatness is the amount of championships that they win. Stephen Curry is still behind Magic Johnson in championships, and winning one more will make his case in the GOAT point guard debate a lot better.
The Golden State Warriors are built to win immediately, and there is a chance that Curry will win his fifth championship this season. The team notably traded for Chris Paul this past summer, giving them another veteran leader in the locker room.
It is quite possible that Stephen Curry will match or surpass Magic Johnson by the time his career is over. However, he actually has to do it first to be declared the GOAT point guard, and we’ll see what happens in the future.
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