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Edited by Kabir903 at 1-4-2024 12:55 PM
The influence of Warriors ace Stephen Curry on the offensive end is undeniable, whether it's his ability to stretch defenses beyond the three-point line or his threat off the ball with his movement. His claim to being the "greatest point guard in history," however, has sparked controversy, with many fans deeming it premature, especially considering players like John Stockton and Magic Johnson who came before him. Isiah Thomas, the "Smiling Assassin," has weighed in on the debate.
During an appearance on the podcast of Warriors stalwart Draymond Green, Thomas discussed the topic of the greatest point guards and offered his perspective. In his view, Curry is not only not the greatest point guard of all time but if he were to select a point guard from the Warriors, Thomas would choose Green over Curry.
"This is how I was taught to be a point guard," Thomas believes, citing Green's higher assist numbers than Curry's. He emphasizes Green's organizational skills, such as setting up defenses, controlling the pace of the game, and serving as a tactical focal point, as vital to the team. Curry, on the other hand, benefits from his tactical movement and is therefore better classified as the "greatest shooter in history." Thomas further emphasizes that this doesn't mean Curry is limited to just shooting, praising his ability to maximize the potential of smaller players.
From Thomas's perspective, only those who lead the team in both assists and scoring have the qualifications to be considered the best point guards. Therefore, even though Magic Johnson had the inherent advantage of height, he still couldn't achieve this. Regardless of differing opinions among players, disregarding factors like tactics and court positioning, both Curry and Thomas as smaller players have "pioneered a new era of play" and achieved the best historical results.
It's worth noting that Thomas's reference to the difference in assist statistics between Curry and Green likely pertains to their recent seasons' averages. However, when looking at the team's historical records, as of March 13, Curry's 6031 assists (in 941 games) far exceed Green's 4469 assists (in 798 games).
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Post time 29-3-2024 22:40:21
