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Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) shares words with Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant (24) at the end of the game at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012. Los Angeles defeated Golden State 118-115 in overtime. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Staff) (Photo by MediaNews Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images)
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Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) shares words with Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant (24) at the end of the game at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012. Los Angeles defeated Golden State 118-115 in overtime. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Staff) (Photo by MediaNews Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images)
With the Golden State Warriors taking on the Boston Celtics in the NBA finals, there is a lot of pressure on Stephen Curry. In case the Warriors pull off the win, this will be Steph’s 4th NBA title, which will be the same as LeBron James.
Moreover, he is looking to win the only major individual achievement left in his brilliant NBA career, the finals MVP award. Interestingly enough, former NBA star, Tracy McGrady doesn’t feel Curry’s legacy can be compared to other legends.
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Talking about Curry, McGrady bashed all the Steph comparisons to greats like Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson. Although McGrady feels Curry ranks pretty high among legends, the Warriors star is nowhere near Kobe or Magic.
Tracy McGrady’s take on Stephen Curry leaves fans on Twitter enraged
There is no denying Curry is one of the most iconic players ever. He has 3 NBA titles to his name with a possibility of winning a 4th this year. Moreover, he has the unique distinction of having the most three-pointers to his name alongside other individual accolades.
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Mar 14, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) warms up before the game against the Washington Wizards at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
These accomplishments certainly make him one of the greats. However, former NBA star, Tracy McGrady feels Steph is nowhere near the likes of Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson.
McGrady said, “When it comes to putting him with MJ and guys that won that level of championships; Kobe and Magic, I don’t know where to rank him. I know he’s pretty high. But I think those guys are in a different class than Steph Curry.”
Safe to say, fans on Twitter don’t agree with this take. Here are some of the best reactions.
Why are they using dudes with no rings for these quotes? Lol.
— Alex Y (@DFWAlex2289) June 8, 2022
this is why Tracy isn’t top 75
— 𝗖𝘂𝗱𝗶⁷⁷🪂 (@WashedLuka) June 8, 2022
Guys with no rings love talking crazy
— Elijah (@RapCityB1tch) June 8, 2022
These old heads be so bitter lmao
— Ayrthon (@ayrthonupnext) June 8, 2022
He can’t wrap his mind around the fact someone under 6’5” is right there with the all time greats. They won’t truly appreciate it until Steph is retired
— León (@Champ_Lion) June 8, 2022
Curry faces roadblock as Celtics take Game 3
The finals between the Warriors and the Celtics are well and truly underway with 3 games already done. The Celtics have taken a 2-1 lead with the latest 116-110 win.
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This was another 4th quarter masterclass from Boston with Jaylen Brown scoring 27 points. He was assisted by Jayson Tatum who scored 26 and Marcus Smart, who added 24 points.
Stephen Curry went down late into the 4th quarter looking in pain as the coach immediately took him off the field and the injury status regarding the former MVP is yet to be known. Despite his injury scare, Curry was sensational as usual, with 31 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists.
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