Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry took the NBA world by storm after his historic Game 7 performance against the Sacramento Kings. Incidentally, Curry’s crucial performance in the series decider triggered a heated debate between the fans of the Chef and Magic Johnson on social media. The Los Angeles Lakers legend made an unerasable mark as a point guard in the NBA. Similarly, the Dubs superstar’s prowess in the modern era ignited a forest fire for the longstanding debate after Sunday’s game.
The Kings took on the Dubs in the series decider in front of a boisterous Sacramento crowd. Despite having a road record this season, the baby-faced assassin turned the tide in the Warriors’ favor with the first-ever 50-point game in a Game 7 in league history. Moreover, the series victory has rekindled the rivalry between Curry and LeBron James as the two will face off in the Conference Semis. However, the Curry vs Magic debate took center stage before the Semis.
Fans defend their idols in the Stephen Curry-Magic Johnson debate
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Soon after Stephen Curry’s dominance in Game 7 on Saturday, several leading social media pages and content creators triggered the fans with the debate. Thousands of fans swarmed the comments sections, defending their idols. Moreover, several sections of the fans expressed their views with detailed analysis and stats.
Who is the greatest point guard of all-time?
Steph or Magic pic.twitter.com/h96Exua5Fj
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) April 30, 2023
While some of the fans considered the debate unnecessary, one loyal Magic Johnson fan said, “Ain’t no debate! Magic won the NCAA title and the very next year he won NBA Finals and Finals MVP. Then won 4 more NBA championships in 7-8 years. When was the last time that happened again? I’ll wait.”
Despite the heated debate among the fans, the Lakers legend always regarded the Dubs superstar highly. During a recent podcast conversation with Shannon Sharpe, Johnson said, “I love Steph because he has changed the game in his way… I love him on the court but I love him off the court as well.” However, Johnson picked the wrong winner for Game 7 after the Warriors’ disappointing blow-out in Game 6.
The unsettled debate
Both Steph and Johnson had an equal amount of fans defending them in the debate. A loyal Curry fan said, “Hasn’t been a debate for years. It’s Steph that’s no disrespect to magic.” Following are a few reactions from both fans.
Magic and it’s not even close ….
— Miguel Madrigal (@IamBlackbeard_1) April 30, 2023
Magic.
Sorry, but it’s still Magic.
Don’t be a prisoner of the moment. The NBA has been around well before NBA2K.#NBA pic.twitter.com/NWAAkGwu0o
— JM (@thenrlphinsider) April 30, 2023
“We are so lucky to witness this history in the making and enjoying every moment of Stephs Greatness!”
“Steph has morphed how basketball will be played forever.”
Both revolutionized the game, both won without having to be the best player on the team. Magic is just a much better defender so edge goes to Magic.
— Zan (@Doc_Zan) April 30, 2023
There is no convo. Steph never played his entire career with a Kareem and almost has 5 chips. #Stephbetter
— ʙʀᴜᴄᴇ ʟᴇᴇ-ʀᴏʏ 🥋 (@iconic_roy) April 30, 2023
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“Pistons let Magic shoot and win a championship……let Curry shoot and Warriors win chips”
“I think Steph surpassed Magic a bit ago”
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What do you make of the longstanding debate between Stephen Curry and Magic Johnson fans? Who do you think is the better point guard? Let us know in the comments below.