Stephen Curry is unquestionably one of the greatest players of all time and a striker revolutionary... However, not all legends are convinced by the level of the leader and his ability to adapt to other times. For example, a Hall of Famer is convinced that he would not put 18 points per game in the 80′s.
With his fourth championship title and his first title of Finals MVP last spring, Stephen Curry clearly established himself as one of the best players in history. For some, he even surpassed Magic Johnson for the honorary title of greatest point guard of all time, a rather resounding achievement for a player that no one expected at such a level.
It must be said that his impact on the NBA is extraordinary, since he quite simply revolutionized the way basketball is played, and not only in the league, but also in the world. Thanks to him and his exploits, the 3-pointer has become the ultimate weapon on the field, and young people today train more to drop bombs from midfield than dunks, as was the case in the 2000s’.
Isiah Thomas cruel avec Stephen Curry
However, despite his historic performances, his titles and his impact, the Chef has not convinced all the specialists. The proof, Isiah Thomas would have drawn up a rather cold observation on the superstar of the Warriors. He would obviously take advantage of the evolution of the NBA rules to write his legend, in any case, this is what Stephen A. Smith confided in a podcast:
I think Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter in human history. It’s not even a debate. But I have to share a conversation I had with Isiah Thomas some time ago. He told me very seriously that if Curry was playing in his day, against the Bad Boys in particular, he wouldn’t even score 18 points per game.
The rules back then would have allowed defenders to stick and touch him, so much so that he couldn’t especially take the shots he likes to take. The rules would also have made him feel a big presence when he enters the basket. Afterwards, he wouldn’t have been in good enough shape to run around like he does today.
For Isiah Thomas, Stephen Curry would have had a lot more trouble in the 80′s, since he would have had to face physical defenses, which also had the right to make a big impact and a few blows. He would therefore have been more tired, earlier in the meetings, and therefore less effective. But with his talent and his dribbling, he would undoubtedly have found a way to shine.
Usually, Isiah Thomas is the type to praise the new generation, for example he places LeBron James at the top of his all-time hierarchy… But the legendary Pistons leader would be less convinced by the exploits of Stephen Curry.
