NBA fans have always been fascinated by basketball bloodlines. Remember when Michael Jordan’s son, Jeffery, made headlines at UCF from 2010 to 2012? Or when Shaq’s son, Shareef, grabbed attention at UCLA and LSU between 2018 and 2022? But back in 2009, when the Warriors drafted Dell Curry’s son, Stephen, there wasn’t much buzz. He was just an undersized guard with question marks around his potential. And, well… we all know how that turned out.

Steph didn’t just exceed expectations—he changed the game. His rise didn’t just cement his own legacy; it created a blueprint. And that very path? It’s now helping his longtime rival’s son. Let me explain—or better yet, let’s have Draymond Green do the talking.

According to Green, Curry’s impact has made it easier for the sons of NBA stars, like Bronny James and Gilbert Arenas’ son, to follow in their fathers’ footsteps.

“Due to Steph Curry’s success and you just hit on it, I’m gonna take it a step further. Due to his success and Klay,” Green said on The Draymond Green Show With Baron Davis. “Due to the level of success that Steph has had being the son of a former NBA, a retired NBA player in Dell Curry. It’s not that there weren’t guys before they were the son of NBA players, but you haven’t seen them with this frequency.”

He emphasized how the league has now shifted in favor of second-generation stars, saying, “The NBA, in basketball in general, has become a rich kids’ sport… Basketball was a way out. And what Steph Curry did is rare. Now it’s more likely that Gilbert Arena’s son is going to make it to the NBA. “

Green pointed out that training access has completely changed the way young players develop. “Because of the level of skill that Steph Curry possesses, skilled training has become so big,” he explained. “Training kids now and the training that these kids get now, we can guide them through, and we know trainers.”

Using Bronny James as an example, Green highlighted how elite training connections are shaping NBA futures. “Bronny worked out with Chris Johnson when he was in high school,” he said. Chris Johnson is a famous NBA trainer, who has worked with LeBron James, Jimmy Butler, and Dwayne Wade among other superstars.

But this wasn’t the topic of discussion initially on the podcast, Shaquille O’Neal after the Warriors took down the Knicks 114-102 made it clear Curry has changed the game like no one else, yet his name rarely gets thrown into the GOAT debate. He’s not the only one pushing the agenda. Steve Kerr is right there with him.

“Steph is the most unique superstar of all time,” Kerr told Mark Willard and Dan Dibley, fully backing O’Neal’s argument. “I think he’s dead on.”

At just 6-foot-2, Curry didn’t overpower the league with size or strength. Instead, he completely reshaped basketball with his skill, stacking up four championships, 11 All-Star selections, and two MVPs—all while staying loyal to Golden State.

Shaq and Kerr both believe it’s long past time for Curry’s name to be mentioned among the all-time greats. While you may agree or disagree if the 2x MVP is the GOAT, but you have to agree he sure owns the Knicks at MSG.

Stephen Curry lights up the Garden every time he’s there

Stephen Curry might as well call Madison Square Garden his personal playground. For over a decade, he’s dominated the Knicks on their home floor, going undefeated at MSG since 2013.

The Warriors are 12-1 against the Knicks at the Garden with Curry leading the charge. His only loss came in 2013, but even then, he put on an absolute clinic—dropping 54 points on 64.3% shooting while sinking 11 of 13 threes. His first win as a starter at MSG came back in 2010, where he posted 25 points, six rebounds, and eight assists.

Fast forward to his most recent victory, and he tallied 28 points, seven boards, and nine assists. Along the way, he recorded a double-double and achieved a triple-double in 2014, finishing with 27 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists.

While Curry continues to own MSG, the Warriors have been thriving with Butler in the mix. Since acquiring him, they’ve gone 10-2 and climbed to the sixth seed in the West. Curry has been on fire, averaging 30.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 6.6 assists over his last 12 games—only Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored more. Meanwhile, Butler has stepped into the perfect secondary role, putting up 16.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists while making key plays on both ends.

In short, Curry’s reign at MSG isn’t just about breaking records—it’s about transforming the game. With Butler perfectly complementing his style, the Warriors are heating up for what could be another unforgettable season.