• Fans can’t decide who’s harder to guard between Stephen Curry and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
• Kareem is arguably the greatest big man in NBA history and had the most unstoppable shot of his era
• Curry changed how the game is played in his era and will comfortably retire with the crown of the greatest shooter in NBA history
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is one of the pioneers of the game of basketball and is largely considered the greatest player of his generation. Stephen Curry revolutionized the game and will be remembered as a pioneer with his incredible shooting ability.
Both are incredible talents, but fans got into heated arguments trying to figure out who is harder to guard.
One fan said the skyhook will always be the most dominant shot in NBA history, “The skyhook is literally the most unguardable move in NBA history. Only Wilt ever blocked it.”
Another fan supported Kareem, “That’s a pretty tough choice, bro. But I gotta go with my boy Kareem, he has that crazy hook shot and is tall as f**k.”
One fan thinks Curry’s ability to self-create makes him the choice, “It’s sacrilegious to say it, but it’s Curry… He doesn’t need someone else to set him up with the ball.”
Another fan picked Curry, “When Wilt Chamberlain can block the Skyhook numerous times, then it is not hard to guard. I have to go with Curry. I don’t go by numbers, I go by what I have seen that really happens.”
Steph’s dribbling ability continues to win over fans, “Steph. You have to guard him basically full court and really have to clamp down once he steps half-court. He will either pull up from deep or use his quickness to drive for a layup.”
The skyhook kept Kareem’s case unbeatable in many eyes, “Skyhook forever.”
Curry can shoot better than anyone, but he isn’t an automatic three. His career shooting percentage of 42.8% is incredible and unheard of for someone at his volume, but it still misses more times than it makes.
Kareem’s skyhook went in at a 50% clip based on archival reviewers but only fetched two points. It’s hard to say, given the impact of both shots. Ultimately it falls onto what you value more, and in the modern NBA, it’s three-point shooting.
Stephen Curry And Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Are Legends
Over the course of his 14-year career, Curry has averaged 24.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game. He’s won four titles, two MVPs, one Finals MVP, made nine All-NBA teams, and nine All-Star teams.
Kareem retired as the league’s all-time scoring leader, averaging 24.6 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 2.6 blocks over a 20-year career. He won six titles, six MVPs, two Finals MVPs, made 15 All-NBA teams, 11 All-Defensive teams, and 19 All-Star appearances.
Kareem’s longevity stats hadn’t been matched by anyone until LeBron James. There’s no telling if Curry can also match it, given his style is aging tremendously well in the NBA. Curry could easily play into his forties and challenge many of the longevity records Kareem has set.
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