Fans Debate Whether Stephen Curry Is Greater Than Magic Johnson

Stephen Curry has taken another big step in his case to be the greatest point guard in NBA history with a 50-point performance in a Game 7 win.

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Stephen Curry is the only player in the last 40 years to give Magic Johnson a legitimate run for his money in the conversation for the greatest point guard in NBA history.

Curry is one championship away from tying Johnson’s five titles won as a player. After his 50-point performance to save the Warriors’ season in Game 7 against the Kings, fans are wondering whether Curry already deserves the title over Magic.

One fan tried saying Curry is better because Magic had Kareem, conveniently ignoring the star cast of teammates the Warriors have gotten Curry over his career.

One fan decisively crowned Steph over Magic.

One fan gave Magic the edge because of his defensive contributions.

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Overall accomplishments also skew the argument in Magic’s favor, though Curry’s career is not over yet.

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One fan tried dismissing the argument entirely by just saying that Curry wins this conversation.

Another fan was okay with Curry being in the race to be better than Magic, as long as he isn’t compared to Kobe Bryant already.

Another fan felt that the conversation wasn’t apples to apples due ton their wildly differing skillsets.

Both Curry and Magic are non-traditional point guards in their own ways. Johnson had the build of a forward but his passing skills were way too valuable to ignore because of his size. Curry has the traditional build of a PG but isn’t a conventional playmaker, but an electric scorer and the greatest shooter in NBA history.


How Does Stephen Curry Stack Up Against Magic Johnson?

Magic Johnson may have been the genesis of the tall point guard but played relatively traditionally by not focusing on scoring. His career averages of 19.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 11.2 assists reflect that. They slightly improve in the playoffs to 19.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 12.3 assists. This shows that Johnson was not a No. 1 scoring option on his teams. He did what a point guard does and reinvented the position at the same time.

Stephen Curry was never tasked to be the primary playmaker on his squad, with their motion offense system creating shots for teammates instead of an individually brilliant traditional point guard. He has always been a scoring machine, averaging 24.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 6.5 assists over his career with a marked increase in the playoffs, where he’s averaged 27.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 6.1 assists.

With their championship count relatively similar, that can’t be used as an absolute fact to eliminate Curry from the conversation. Ultimately, the decision comes down to what you prefer. If you think Johnson is the best because of his playmaking skills and defense, you aren’t wrong. But if you think Curry is the best because of his sensational scoring and shooting ability, you aren’t wrong either. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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