Despite all the attention that Golden State Warriors megastar Stephen Curry attracts, it’s quite possible that he’s actually underrated from an all-time standpoint. No one will deny that Curry is the greatest shooter ever, but not enough people talk about Curry as the one of the greatest players ever, period. And he certainly is that.
With Curry, his value is about more than his basketball skill set. He’s also a phenomenal leader and perfect personality to build a championship team around, thanks to his self-awareness, selflessness, and ability to make everyone around him better. It’s not just the gravity that Steph attracts on the court that creates opportunities for his teammates; it’s the fact that Curry is the kind of guy who genuinely wants to see his teammates thrive. Sadly, it’s rare to find a superstar like this, much less an all-time great player.
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown was spot-on when he recently said that Steph is the greatest point guard of all time. Brown mentioned Curry’s leadership and mental attributes as a big reason why Curry is so special.
Another basketball mind who clearly “gets it” when it comes to Curry is NBA legend Isiah Thomas. The Detroit Pistons Hall of Famer — probably right behind Curry and Magic Johnson on the list of greatest point guards ever — recently talked about Curry during a TV segment, and it was one of the most poignant bits on Steph that has ever been uttered.
“There’s not been one night when he’s put on a jersey, and the fans didn’t get their money’s worth,” Thomas said. “He gives them a pre-game show, in-game show … after the game, he’s so generous with his time … as a role model, as a pro, a champion, as a Hall of Famer, as an athlete. He is everything we’ve always wanted our players to represent. Steph Curry, number 30, he’s the one.”
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On top of all of these attributes so accurately described by Thomas, Steph also has longevity. At 37 years old (38 in March), Curry continues to play at an All-Star level, despite a tough season for the declining Warriors. Curry is averaging 28.7 points, 4.4 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game this season and hasn’t shown many signs of slowing down.
