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Can Curry surpass Magic Johnson?
Surpassing Jordan will be difficult because of the significant edge that Jordan has on the defensive end. However, Curry might be able to surpass Magic Johnson.
Magic: 5
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Impartial NBA analyst
Re: Can Curry surpass Magic Johnson?
players should build super teams in the west like Lebald has been doing in the East
Kawhi and KAT to the Warriors
oops forgot about Durant, he can join too
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Great college starter
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I rule the local playground
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8-10 NBA championships?
Oh lord. Didn't people learn from the MIA "concert" mistake? Winning one ring is hard. Winnning back to back is even harder. The concept of winning 8-10 in today's game is pretty much a fantasy. To project that and then compare him to Magic is a waste of time.
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Re: Can Curry surpass Magic Johnson?
Originally Posted by choppermagic
8-10 NBA championships?
Oh lord. Didn't people learn from the MIA "concert" mistake? Winning one ring is hard. Winnning back to back is even harder. The concept of winning 8-10 in today's game is pretty much a fantasy. To project that and then compare him to Magic is a waste of time.
meh
GSW just has to remain healthy. Age is on their side. Who else is even comparable with them going forward? The Thunder? They don't even know what they're doing. Spurs? Age. Cavs? Clippers? They're in line to 3peat at least
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I rule the local playground
Re: Can Curry surpass Magic Johnson?
Originally Posted by FrobeShaw
meh
GSW just has to remain healthy. Age is on their side. Who else is even comparable with them going forward? The Thunder? They don't even know what they're doing. Spurs? Age. Cavs? Clippers? They're in line to 3peat at least
Really? And people were saying the same thing about the Shaq-Kobe Lakers. Even MIA was supposed to keep winning after they "figured" it out right? No team is going to stay on top for 8 rings these days.
Who is comparable? Who was on top 3-4 years ago? MIA, DAL? And now GSW is on top. Things change fast.
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I Insist
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They might not even win it this year.
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Lord Olajuwon
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He will need at least... 10 more superstar years
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Re: Can Curry surpass Magic Johnson?
Originally Posted by choppermagic
Really? And people were saying the same thing about the Shaq-Kobe Lakers. Even MIA was supposed to keep winning after they "figured" it out right? No team is going to stay on top for 8 rings these days.
Who is comparable? Who was on top 3-4 years ago? MIA, DAL? And now GSW is on top. Things change fast.
I'm not saying 8 rings. I'm saying don't be surprised if they 3peat
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NBA Legend and Hall of Famer
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In terms of peaks Curry has already surpassed Magic Johnson
Curry just has to keep playing for a few more seasons
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Curry fam
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1 at a time.
Health is not guaranteed.
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Re: Can Curry surpass Magic Johnson?
Originally Posted by choppermagic
Really? And people were saying the same thing about the Shaq-Kobe Lakers. Even MIA was supposed to keep winning after they "figured" it out right? No team is going to stay on top for 8 rings these days.
Who is comparable? Who was on top 3-4 years ago? MIA, DAL? And now GSW is on top. Things change fast.
Health is the major variable. If they win this year that is 2 titles already. If Durant joins 6 titles in 8 years might be pragmatic if they stay healthy.
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NBA lottery pick
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GOAT wise, we will have to see. AFTER Magic's rookie year, he was ALREADY one of the top five players in the world. At age 20!! So immediately, Magic started piling up his accolades. Even when he retired (the first time) at the age of 32, he was the GOAT PG. So Magic's rise up the GOAT charts was as rapid as it gets. But u never know what Steph will accomplish as time goes on. If he accomplishes what the OP laid out, then sure he could pass Magic.
Peak-best player wise, I think Steph is the 3rd best PG of all time:
Magic
Big O
Steph
Westbrook
Isiah
The MAIN PROBLEM Steph could run into (GOAT and peak-best player wise) is the bigger more versatile perimeter icons. I'm talking specifically MJ, Kobe, Bird, Magic, Bron, Big O, and Durant. Offensively, Steph is so dynamic that he can be just as dominant as ANYBODY! But the bigger perimeter legends can play more positions while dominating.
Last edited by bizil; 04-12-2016 at 07:20 PM.
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NBA Legend and Hall of Famer
Re: Can Curry surpass Magic Johnson?
Originally Posted by bizil
GOAT wise, we will have to see. AFTER Magic's rookie year, he was ALREADY one of the top five players in the world. At age 20!! So immediately, Magic started piling up his accolades. Even when he retired (the first time) at the age of 32, he was the GOAT PG. So Magic's rise up the GOAT charts was as rapid as it gets. But u never know what Steph will accomplish as time goes on. If he accomplishes what the OP laid out, then sure he could pass Magic.
Peak-best player wise, I think Steph is the 3rd best PG of all time:
Magic
Big O
Steph
Westbrook
Isiah
The MAIN PROBLEM Steph could run into (GOAT and peak-best player wise) is the bigger more versatile perimeter icons. I'm talking specifically MJ, Kobe, Bird, Magic, Bron, and Big O. Offensively, Steph is so dynamic that he can be just as dominant as ANYBODY! But the bigger perimeter legends can play more positions while dominating.
Magic wouldn't be able to defend most of those guys you listed. Robertson also has his issues with matching up with lots of the guys you listed
Your whole playing more positions is just a random and flawed criteria you made up on the spot
Trying to say that Magic Johnson had any season greater than 2016 Steph Curry is nothing short of insanity
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Re: Can Curry surpass Magic Johnson?
Other than the fact that Curry might be the worst defender I've ever seen (including D-league, College, and rec league play) OP is on point
For perspective, Chauncey Billups is still better than Curry all-time
1 FMVP > 1 MVP
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