?Shaq Feeling Threatened by Giannis?: 7 Ft Lakers Legend Triggers NBA Fans With Bizarre Stephen Curry Claim

It has been a magical year for Stephen Curry. He propelled the Golden State Warriors to their fourth title in the last eight years. And, while Curry had become accustomed to winning championships a long time ago, this would have been the sweetest one yet because he was also crowned Finals MVP for the first time in his career.

Curry effectively silenced many on his run to the NBA title and Finals MVP. Adding one of the few unattained awards remaining to add to his trophy cabinet has hushed those who chastised him for not having one. Furthermore, Curry’s incredible championship run and insane skills have forced another NBA legend to heap massive praise on him.

For NBA Hall of Famer and renowned NBA analyst, Shaquille O’Neal, Curry is “by far” the best player in the world. While many may find the legendary big man’s claim bizarre, he exhibited no hesitation in pinpointing who he believes now runs the NBA.

?Nobody?s going to beat the best player in the world, Steph Curry,? Shaq said on ‘The Big Podcast . When questioned on his claim of calling Stephen Curry the best, he added, “Yeah, by far.”

He went on to remark that championships are what separates the best players. “Hell yeah. As Kenny (Smith) would tell you, you can have a category, but the real ones are recognized by the championships that you have,” Shaq said.

The Lakers legend continued by saying that no one plays like Curry, describing him as a tough shot-taker and shot-maker.

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He concluded by saying how Curry has always been the underdog and has worked his way up to become the greatest shooter and one of the best players.

Shaquille O’Neal declaring Stephen Curry the best player in the world triggered?a number of fans

Stephen Curry’s greatness is well etched in the NBA annals. The #30 has revolutionized the way the game is played today. He has ushered in a new era of basketball through his lights-out shooting.

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Curry is coming off a season where he lifted his 4th NBA title. An achievement of that magnitude is truly special, especially in the modern era. This has made Shaquille O’Neal name Curry the best player on the planet.

Stephen Curry also has a massive fan base, and Shaq’s recent comments on the star guard would’ve been music to their ears. However, several others were provoked because Shaq, in their opinion, overlooked several other superstars in the league.

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