Steve Kerr Overlooks Wilt-Chamberlain to Anoint Steph Curry ‘Best Warrior of All-Time’

Steph Curry had a performance of the ages against the Boston Celtics, but it all went to waste as they lost the game 111-107 in the dying moments, courtesy of some clutch play by Jayson Tatum. However, it did not go unnoticed and drew some high praise from the head coach, Steve Kerr.

It was an eventful night for Steph, as he achieved a significant milestone. He went for 38 points, which helped him enter the elusive 17,000 points club. Elusive not in terms of the NBA but in terms of the Warriors’ franchise history. He became just the second player, after Wilt Chamberlain, to cross that mark.

Speaking in the aftermath of Curry’s wasted record-equalling heroics, Kerr had the highest praise for him. He said, “If you ask me he’s the best Warrior of all time… I just know we’re damn lucky to have him. He’s amazing.”

Does any other player make the case for the Warriors’ GOAT title?

Wilt Chamberlain makes the best case for the GOAT title if you consider the regular season. Arguably the most dominant player of all-time, he won the MVP title in 1960. In the 1961-62 season, he famously averaged 50.4 points and 25.7 rebounds per game, an NBA record to this day in both categories.

However, that could never translate into post-season success. And even though his jersey is hung from the rafters, Warriors’ fans might never adore him like they do Steph.

The only other player who could make a case for himself is Kevin Durant. After he notoriously jumped ship from the OKC, he helped the Warriors to back-to-back NBA Championships.

Though he has was the best player on the team when he played together with Steph, he was still never the face of the franchise. In the eyes of the average GSW supporter, KD is even behind the likes of Chris Mullin and Klay Thompson.

Another Steph Curry special went to waste

The team could not capitalize on the brilliance of their star point guard. His 38-11-8 on 7-14 three-point shooting, combined with 3 steals, could not help rescue them. The Warriors were +4 when Steph Curry was on the court and -8 when he was off it.

The Warriors have to step up to the task now as a unit now, or they could risk missing the Playoffs yet again.

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