When Stephen Curry was drafted to the NBA back in 2009, no one expected him to become the mega superstar that he has become today. After all, Steph was a skinny point guard who was prone to several injuries.
But what a breathtaking journey Steph has had in the NBA over the last 13 years. He has added yet another jewel to his crown by winning the fourth NBA title of his career tonight.
After two very underwhelming seasons, Curry and the Warriors have made an amazing comeback and have been crowned the champions of the NBA for the 4th time since 2015.
To make things even better for Curry, he finally won the first NBA Finals MVP of his career too. Keeping that in mind, winning this year has also improved his case for being one of the best ever players to play the game of basketball.
During the 2022 NBA Finals, many fans debated that if Curry ends up winning this year’s ring, he will probably edge towards the 10th spot in the list of top 10 players of all-time. But at the time, it was only a hypothetical debate.
Is Stephen Curry a top 10 all-time player?
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) June 17, 2022
Now that Curry has won the fourth ring of his career, the actual debate has begun. That said, a plethora of fans have various opinions about Curry’s spot in the top 10 all-time list. Here are some of the best ones that you should definitely see.
Not even close. He is top 15, don't you dare put him top 10 and if you do and are reading this, study your game a bit more
— Regier98 (@Regier_Pro98) June 17, 2022
1. Michael Jordan
2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3. LeBron James
4. Kobe Bryant
5. Tim Duncan
6. Wilt Chamberlain
7. Stephen Curry
8. Magic Johnson
9. Shaquille O’Neal
10. Hakeem Olajuwon
11. Bill Russell
12. Larry Bird
13. Kevin Durant
14. Jerry West
15. Karl Malone
ABSOLUTELY
— AutonomousOmen 🏀 (@FatedOmen) June 17, 2022
11 Players Better Than Wardell Stephen Curry (Not In Order)
1. Micheal Jordan
2.LeBron
3.Kareem Abdul Jabbar
4.Magic Johnson
5.Larry Bird
6.Tim Duncan
7.Kobe Bryant
8.Shaquille O’Neal
9.Hakeem Olajuwon
10.Bill Russell
11.Wilt Chamberlain
— Jad 🫶🏀 (@PvperAverage) June 17, 2022
Yes next question
— CM (@TheRealestCM) June 17, 2022
Greatest shooter of all time. The real question- is he arguably Top 5 all-time?
— MRxCHICITY (@MRxChiCity) June 17, 2022
Curry is over Lebron all time now, Lebron had the big 3 and so did curry, and now he’s proven he can do it without KD, plus he’s 4-2 instead of 4-6. Lebron < Curry
— Tyler Herro Enthusiast ✞ (@MiamiManiac23) June 17, 2022
1. Wilt
2. Kareem
3. Lebron
4. Bird
5. MJ
6. Dream
7. Duncan
8. Russel
9. Magic
10. Shaq
11. Oscar
12. Kobe
13. Havlicek
14. West
15. Curry
— g_money_stud (@g_money_stud) June 17, 2022
Yes… but anyone who thinks that he’s better than LeBron is a prisoner of the moment
— James Benson (@Dabigcatbenson) June 17, 2022
When will y’all stop with this
He is the greatest PG of all-time, of course he’s top 10
— JD 💨 (@Dak4Six_) June 17, 2022
His numbers make him an NBA all-time great, but his influence on the way the game is now played makes him a BASKETBALL legend. I’m not sure where that places him all-time, but it’s gotta be rarified air. Many guys have great numbers. Not too many can say they changed the game.
— Ralph Seegobin (@Ralph_Seegobin) June 17, 2022
Yes. Goat shooter, no one even a close second. 4 rings 2 Mvps. Only 6 players in history have done that. No one's shorter than 6'6 on this list except Steph. Pound for pound the greatest. Undisputed.
— CURRY for Goat PG (@amanBBP) June 17, 2022
Curry changed the way basketball is played. He’s most definitely top 10 of all time.
— jo (@hereforsports_) June 17, 2022
Shut up and enjoy this win. Talk about this shit once he’s retired man SMH 🤦🏼♂️
— Talking Buckets. (@BbucketsTalking) June 17, 2022
Top five, and the best point guard ever
— Casual NBA Takes (@CasualNBATak3s) June 17, 2022
NBA Top 10 ALL TIME:
1. JORDAN 🐐
2. LEBRON👑
3. KAREEM
4. MAGIC
5. WILT
6. BILL
7. SHAQ⛽
8. DUNCAN
9. KOBE🐍
10. CURRY👨🍳
— Seiji (@Seeijiii) June 17, 2022
Looking at Steph’s resume, it is abundantly clear that he is one of the best players to ever play in the NBA. So at this point, if Steph isn’t in someone’s top 10 list, they are probably just his haters.
Moreover, Curry is still far from retiring so he has a chance to further improve his resume and make a case to further climb the ladder on the list.
