Magic Johnson Describes Why Stephen Curry Is as an All-Time Great

While not everyone is convinced that Stephen Curry is the greatest point guard ever, there is one notable figure who thinks otherwise — Magic Johnson. Many people acknowledge that Steph’s influence and style of play are unique compared to previous playmakers. Mike Greenberg highlighted this while inquiring about Magic’s views on Steph’s standing in basketball history.

Although Magic couldn’t definitively claim that Steph surpasses him, he expressed significant admiration for the two-time MVP. Magic openly shared his conviction that Steph is truly one of the top players in basketball history, without qualification. The Hall of Famer also addressed and concurred with the widely accepted notion that the Warriors star has transformed the game.

Magic Johnson speaks about Stephen Curry

Magic reiterated several familiar points made by others when discussing Curry’s influence on basketball. According to Magic, few athletes have equaled Steph’s impact both on and off the court. He remarked on Get Up:

“[Steph] also brought in fans that we didn’t have in the NBA before, right?”. “He brought in kids. Kids love Steph Curry. They love how he shoots the basketball, but also how he carries himself as well. He’s an icon, and it’s only a few icons. He’s beloved. It’s only a few athletes that have ever been beloved, but Steph Curry is one of those guys.”

Magic continued to praise Curry’s greatness, asserting that he would certainly be included in his own “Dream Team” of the finest players ever to grace the sport. He also emphasized that the legacy of the Dubs icon will not be overlooked in the near future. Magic articulated that both Steph and LeBron will be recognized as the trailblazers of this basketball era.

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