A discussion from early 2013: Prime Mike Bibby (2000's) vs Current Stephen Curry

[Burgz V2]

bibby was the ultimate floor general and a great shooter off the dribble, perfect for the Kings offense. Steph is a better shooter and gets into the lane better than Bibby.

it's tough but Mike Bibby was one of those players that always hit daggers/big shots in big games so I'll take him. he also had ankles

[Done_And_Done]

If Steph can refrain from staying off the pine due to injuries I feel that he has the innate tools to formulate himself into a pretty special player. Part of me wants to say Curry based on the "what could be principle" but as one who closely watched Bibby's entire career, he brought with him everything one could possibly need in a point guard during the apex of his career.

To me it essentially boils down to the intangibles, consistency, and potential injury woes so im bidding on Mike for this one. Anyone who watched that Kings team knows that Bibby was the unspoken catalyst...

Done and Done

[Lebron23]

Give me Prime Bibby right now. Steph will surpass him someday if he can lead his team deeper into the playoffs.

[eurobum]

Give me Prime Bibby right now. Steph will surpass him someday if he can lead his team deeper into the playoffs.

Just because he was PG doesn't mean he led his team. Webber clearly did and even Divac before Bibby.

Curry seems to be, unfortunately, injury prone, but if healthy I would probably take Curry, but I need to see more of him before I could make a proper decision.

Better handle and the shot don't lie. Not just the shot; he can get it off any way he like -- off the dribble, catch and shoot, underrated getting free off the ball as well.

His passing is on point too and he seems to make the right decisions most of the time.

How's his defense?

[Jyap9675]

How come Bibby never became an All star?

[Noyze]

Look, I know we're on a high about Curry's performance in the Garden and he's still young.............but.......Bibby was incredible, and his proformance throughout the 2002 playoffs was legendary. You can stack up his play against any HOF for one year in the post season. Lakers fans will never forget.

[brandonislegend]

Bibby couldn't hit 50 in his prime playing a good college team.

Curry is better.

You my friend are an idiot.

[Solid Snake]

I go with Bibby. Kids just don't remember how good he used to be.

[Miles and Miles]

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[Jyap9675]

#bump

[JGXEN]

epic bump

[Disaprine]

[riseagainst]

Look at all these people praising prime Mike Bibby, deservedly so. But now Curry is literally 10 times the player prime Mike Bibby was.