Is Curry becoming the most overrated player?

[Straight_Ballin]

Let's cut the bullsh1t here boys....

The real reason why Curry is special is because he is on a TEAM that is on pace to beat MJ and the Bulls all time reg season win record. I don't think anyone realizes just how big that would be. It would mean that Curry's team out did MJ's team, and that Curry was the leader of it all when it happened. Good defender or not, such an accomplishment would be HUGE! For the first time ever, we would see a man show us that he did something that Jordan could not do.

[masonanddixon]

Let's cut the bullsh1t here boys....

The real reason why Curry is special is because he is on a TEAM that is on pace to beat MJ and the Bulls all time reg season win record. I don't think anyone realizes just how big that would be. It would mean that Curry's team out did MJ's team, and that Curry was the leader of it all when it happened. Good defender or not, such an accomplishment would be HUGE! For the first time ever, we would see a man show us that he did something that Jordan could not do.

it's insane how every team is going full out against the Warriors and still no one can touch them.

They will break 72-10.

[iamgine]

Was Shaq overrated?

- Can't shoot

- Can't dribble

- Arguably worst FT shooter of all time

- Not an elite defender

- Needed Goat level coach and top 15 GOAT sidekick to win

- Only win after other great centers retired/old

- Only one MVP

- Got swept plenty of times

[FireDavidKahn]

The guy is having arguably the GOAT offensive season ever while putting up the best PER every by a good 4 points.

Totally overrated

[Paul George 24]

Current Curry would be great any era. This notion that 80's or 90's defense means anything is ridiculous. 80's defense in particular is a fvcking joke.

HANDCHECKED HIM,HE WILL BE DONE

[dhsilv]

Let's look at some facts:

1) Curry isn't an elite defensive player (will most likely never make an All NBA Defensive Team)

2) Curry hasn't won a Finals MVP

3) Curry needed 3 All-star level teammates (4 if you count Draymond) to win the championship (Klay, Iggy, David Lee, Draymond)

4) Curry would struggle in more physical, rough-n-tumble eras like the 80s, 90s and 2000s.

5) Curry lacks iconic/signature moments that people will look back at when his career is over.

6) Curry got shut down multiple games in the Finals by an aussie midget scrub in Dellavadova.

Lets start with no.

1. This is correct however at the point guard spot unless you're just awful defensively (he isn't) you don't move the needle much. In short even the best point guard defenders don't have nearly the impact you'd expect on that end so he gets a fair pass.

2. look awards matter to a degree. This isn't a legit issue with him. He was the best player of the warriors in the playoffs and to be honest he was the most important guy in those finals as well. iggy just had a great series in large part due to the cavs just letting him take open shots and he hit them. It's a sign of greatness to let others step up and help you win. Perhaps not basketball greatness, but greatness of character and intelligence. Only a few players in the history of the game could just demand the ball and win by pure force of will, and well....that's why MJ is MJ and everyone else should stop trying to be him. It doesn't work.

3. He had two. Klay and Draymond.

4. Based on what? He's physically bigger than most point guards from those eras, I know for some reason we have this view that he's a small guy. He's 6'3 190....he'd be a monster against 80's and 90's point guards. Lets add in he's got some of the best handles in the history of the game. Sure it's possible with the hand check a defender could change how he plays, but we've NEVER and I mean NEVER seen a guy who can shoot like this. He is changing how the game of basketball is played at a fundamental level.

5. His 3 point shot might not be "pretty" as far as shooting motion goes, but if a curry 3 isn't iconic, then nothing in the history of the game is.

6. Curry played poorly. You're taking a small sample size with far too many variables and trying to draw a conclusion based on not enough information. We all do it, I won't blame you for the error but you're making a pretty big mistake there.

Curry is right now having one of the greatest seasons we've ever seen, not just in basketball but in sports. He was great and I mean great last year, but this year his play is changing the game as we know it. Sure we're 20 games in, it's far too small a sample to start beating a dead horse but if he can keep up even close to this pace, we are very possibly watching the best season of basketball in the history of the game. We have 60+ games to go. Just enjoy it and lets talk after the season on where Curry's season and him as a player rank.

[dhsilv]

Imagine if ISH was around during Jordan's prime. The stanning and hatred would make the Kobe/Lebron feud pale in comparison. I remember back then. Everyone either loved MJ and rode the Bulls bandwagon, or they couldn't stand him. And of course the media love.

It was bad for the haters back then. At least Lebron and Kobe lost finals.

lol, this is so true. It was amazing how no matter if you were 4 or 40 you had a STRONG opinion on the bulls and MJ. Nobody was like "I just like to see what happens"

[dhsilv]

Biggest difference to me though is that there's really not much you could say negatively about Jordan. After he started winning titles what could the haters truly say about him? They couldn't bring up shit like 2/6, Shaq, 2011 Finals, 6/24 etc. That's what makes the LeBron/Kobe debate so epic, as great as they are they both have several legitimate criticisms and failures on their resume

What are the legit ones? You cited some pretty silly jokes people say but not meaningful...

[TheImmortal]

People overrate anyone who has a legendary season. Just imagine if ISH was around when Kobe dropped 81 LOL everyone would be saying "OMG Kobe GOAT".

That said Curry is on his way to HOF status. I don't think he'll be top 10 GOAT when all is said and done, but he'll be an all-time great.

LOL Ish was around back then brah.. and Kobe is the GOAT

[Asukal]

You guys are crazy if you think he is overrated.

A lot of points to make:
- He is on pace to lead his team to beat the Bull's 72-10 record.
- He is currently averaging over 30 ppg shooting a lot of threes and making them.
- He will most probably win another MVP this season
- He is definitely a good defender, PG position, specially in this era, is the hardest to defend with all the lenient dribbling rules
- His team is on pace to repeat this year and no team is really good enough to beat them
- He is clutch as hell

Why the hate?

[ballin33]

This thread proves how good Curry has become. Those at the top become the most hunted.

[JtotheIzzo]

Let's look at some facts:

1) Curry isn't an elite defensive player (will most likely never make an All NBA Defensive Team)

2) Curry hasn't won a Finals MVP

3) Curry needed 3 All-star level teammates (4 if you count Draymond) to win the championship (Klay, Iggy, David Lee, Draymond)

4) Curry would struggle in more physical, rough-n-tumble eras like the 80s, 90s and 2000s.

5) Curry lacks iconic/signature moments that people will look back at when his career is over.

6) Curry got shut down multiple games in the Finals by an aussie midget scrub in Dellavadova.

Dumb da dumb dumb!

Stop it, Curry is the best player we have seen since Shaq

[RRR3]

Dumb da dumb dumb!

Stop it, Curry is the best player we have seen since Shaq

settle down there.

[IllegalD]

Dumb da dumb dumb!

Stop it, Curry is the best player we have seen since Shaq

Exhibit A...

[DavisIsMyUniBro]

settle down there.

Well, in terms of this season...

literally the only season with an arguement is a few lebron seasons. even then, im not convinced.