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Stephen Curry or Kevin Durant, who’s ahead on the list of the greatest NBA players ever. This question has sparked a heated debate in the NBA community in the wake of the 2022 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics.

Fans with strong, passionate, and sometimes biased opinions have already started taking sides. Hence, a war of opinions has erupted in the media and on social media spaces.

As Curry inches closer to his fourth championship victory, Curry fans have pointed out that this easily puts the greatest shooter of all time above Kevin Durant in terms of overall greatness. At the same time, Kevin Durant fans have highlighted the fact that Steph Curry is far from being KD’s equal when it comes to efficiency and scoring.

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The Twitter wars have spilled over to the media as well. KD is once again dominating the headlines despite being knocked out in the first round of the playoffs.

Stephen Curry vs Kevin Durant faceoff

Kevin Durant is not playing in the 2022 NBA finals against the Warriors. But it is hard to believe that with everything that’s going on in social media spaces.

Curry fans have been quick to point out that Steph has won a championship before KD’s arrival. If he does so again after his departure, the debate is officially over. On the other hand, KD fans have highlighted that Durant completely eclipsed Curry in the 2017 and the 2018 finals to claim the finals MVP in both of the series.

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The legacies of Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant

Steph Curry will always be remembered as the greatest shooter of all time. A generational talent who changed the direction of the game forever. He has won three NBA championships and two MVP trophies, one of them by unanimous decision.

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On the other hand, Durant is one of the greatest scorers of all time. A prototype of a player who’s impossible to guard. At 7’1″ with his skill set, he’s unstoppable from anywhere on the floor.

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Who do you think is the better player? Do you think Stephen Curry can surpass Kevin Durant in all-time greatness if he wins the championship and Finals MVP this season? Comment Below.