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Jun 16, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) holds up the Most Valuable Player Trophy after defeating the Boston Celtics in game six in the 2022 NBA Finals at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Jun 16, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) holds up the Most Valuable Player Trophy after defeating the Boston Celtics in game six in the 2022 NBA Finals at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Stephen A. Smith has predicted that Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors would repeat in 2023 to bag a total of five NBA championships in under a decade. If Stephen Curry wins a fifth championship ring, he would surpass LeBron James and Shaquille O’Neal in terms of total championships. This will strengthen Curry’s claim as a top-ten all-time player.
This claim from Stephen A. Smith comes in the wake of the Warriors winning their fourth NBA championship in eight years. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics in game 6 of the NBA finals to cement their place in NBA history as a legitimate dynasty. Stephen Curry won his first-ever Finals MVP after averaging over 30 points in the entire series.
"I got the Warriors repeating! They are winning the NBA championship AGAIN next year!"@StephenASmith is making his claims for 2023 EARLY. pic.twitter.com/fbhCy1QF5X
— First Take (@FirstTake) June 17, 2022
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ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith boldly predicted on First Take that Stephen Curry and the Warriors would repeat their championship victory in 2023. Therefore, Curry will surpass LeBron James and Shaquille O’Neal in rings.
This prediction has enraged many NBA fans. According to them, this is yet another attempt by Smith to affect LeBron James’ claim as the greatest player ever. Incidentally, Smith has expressed his bias towards Michael Jordan as the ‘GOAT’ in the past.
Therefore, LeBron fans reacted on social media in numbers to Smith’s grandiose claim. Here are some of the best reactions.
SAS and the rest of the MJ mafia squad can’t wait for steph to pass bron up lmao. They’re waiting to take their MJ goat agenda to the next level😂 https://t.co/L1DW70Nudn
— Your biggest Hater (@IDKMAN30) June 17, 2022
I don't think the Warriors will be capable of keeping their full roster
The Lakers should find a way to get rid of Westbrook and possibly land a few role players that can play defense and score, go back to the 2019-20 format, AD, Bron and role players
— Alejan🏀 (@Alejan05612) June 17, 2022
I hope not. I'd rather see Boston get #18 than Steph get #5
— Little Billy (@LittleBillyLABO) June 18, 2022
Actually, it's the other way around pic.twitter.com/aZoAmaWsm0
— MogeGoji (2024) 🎉✨ (@GojiHeisei) June 17, 2022
https://twitter.com/AnatolyDiatlov/status/1538078474170155008?s=20&t=6Kc7AGgFLPE6dKqvb9r29g
excuse me？？No way！
— Rangersk (@ranger_jh) June 18, 2022
We will remember this one
— LeThanos 🧌 (@lethanos_goat) June 17, 2022
Bro😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
— jjeezy (@jjeezzzyyy) June 17, 2022
Most fans were not impressed by Smith’s claims and made their feelings known in the comments.
Stephen Curry wins his fourth NBA championship
Stephen Curry secured his fourth NBA championship after the Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics 103-90 in game 6 of the NBA finals. Curry dominated the game from the beginning at TD Garden. He ended up with 34 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists.
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As a result, Curry bagged his first-ever Finals MVP, averaging over 30 points in the series. This finally puts to bed the criticisms against his previous finals debacles. Curry led his team throughout the playoffs to secure a flawless championship win.
A fourth ring makes Curry’s case for a top ten all-time spot stronger. He now has as many rings as LeBron James and Shaq. One more ring might definitively hurl him into the coveted top ten category.
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