Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry is widely regarded as one of the two best point guards in NBA history, with many believing he has surpassed Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson for the top spot.
Recently winning the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Curry led Team USA to the semifinals against Serbia and the final against France. Despite this legendary performance on the world stage, Curry continues to receive scorn from some prominent figures in the NBA media.
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas is among those who have recently made comments that fans have deemed disrespectful toward Curry. Most recently, Arenas said Kevin Durant saved Curry’s legacy by joining the Warriors.
“These are the [73-9] team… Everyone put the story on KD for saying yes and no to the [Warriors]…Your weapons weren’t powerful enough to beat LeBron James, so you had to go out and get a bazooka.
Gilbert Arenas on Kevin Durant saving Steph Curry’s legacy 👀pic.twitter.com/Tzne76qU3D
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 22, 2024
Many see it the other way around, thinking that it was Curry and the Warriors who elevated Durant, especially considering that Golden State won a championship before acquiring him and after he left.
I will always defend this story from Steph here.
Steph won an MVP and beat LeBron for a chip without KD, then won 73 games, another MVP, then beat KD. KD JOINED HIM. Then KD leaves, failed to make it past the 2nd round while Steph replaces KD with Andrew Wiggins and wins another chip. https://t.co/wvlgxSLze9
– Jamal Christophe (@JamCristopher) August 22, 2024
That’s just one of several comments Arenas has made about Curry recently, with the 11-year NBA veteran questioning whether the NBA’s all-time leading three-point shooter would still be dangerous if his three-point shot was taken away.
Is Steph Curry without his 3 still HOF 🤔 pic.twitter.com/2TEwOq2rlb
— Gilbert Arenas (@GilsArenaShow) August 18, 2024
This is a completely pointless discussion, as Curry didn’t just benefit from the three-point line, but rather changed the way it is perceived and approached at every level of basketball.
Additionally, as fans have pointed out, this discussion seems especially ridiculous when applied to other all-time greats.
I hear these questions often, but I think they are stupid.
Take away Shaq’s size.
LeBron’s Athleticism
What if Allen Iverson was slow?
Would Kareem’s sky hook still be unstoppable at 6”0?
The only anomalies are Kyrie and Kobe in my opinion.
But still… stupid conversation https://t.co/Gt8HKBCAy3— In The Lab (@InTheLabBrand) August 17, 2024
Arenas briefly crossed paths with Curry in the NBA, finishing his career with the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2011–12 season, which was Curry’s third year in the league.
Facing a lot of backlash over his recent comments about Curry, which include a weird conversation about whether or not he is a generational talentArenas has faced a backlash from fans.
Gilbert Arenas is still the same guy who hates Steph. He couldn’t have the same energy in person 💀💀 pic.twitter.com/BaIUZlRoWn
— Chef Curry Parody (@baby_face_goat) August 22, 2024
Arenas has become one of the most controversial figures in sports media, as the former three-time NBA All-Star has had outlandish opinions about current and former players.
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