Is Stephen Curry a goat?

Despite being dubbed as “The Greatest Shooter of All-Time”, Curry wasn't in any top 10 greatest players list, let alone get a nod to be included in the Greatest Of All-Time (GOAT) debate.
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Can Steph Curry be considered the goat?

He has a few more years left in his career, yet he is already the greatest shooter in the league's history. The four-time NBA champion will probably never achieve GOAT (Greatest of All Time) status. It takes more than offensive production to be considered the greatest player in NBA history.
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Why is Steph Curry not considered goat?

Being regarded by most as the best player of his generation doesn't help the Curry NBA GOAT arguments. As it is only logical you won't be considered the greatest of all time if you aren't the greatest in your generation. Playing in the same period as stars like LeBron reduces the chances of Curry achieving GOAT status.
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Who is considered the goat of the NBA?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Most MVP awards: His six career MVP awards are the most for a player ever. He won three apiece with Bucks and Lakers. At No. 2, Bill Russell and Michael Jordan are tied with five each.
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Is Curry the best shooter of all time?

It's almost guaranteed that Steph Curry will go down as the greatest shooter in the history of the NBA. In fact, it's generally agreed that he already is. His shooting ability on the court has seen him become one of the most influential players in modern basketball.
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Is Curry the most skilled player?

Stephen Curry is one of the most skilled players in NBA history and uses it to his advantage, creating plays for himself and others. Even if he isn't the greatest offensive player in history, he is most definitely up there.
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Is Curry better than LeBron James?

LeBron won four championships with three different teams and owns four MVP awards, all before Steph won his first. Curry has four rings and two MVP awards, including the only one by unanimous vote. LeBron and Steph belong in the all-time top five. What neither MJ nor LeBron did was change the game.
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Who are the top 5 goats?

They also go through his historic 22 seasons and 7 Super Bowls and the path to being the GOAT.
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  • Gordie Howe (1946-1971, 1979-1980) ...
  • Mickey Mantle (1951-1968) ...
  • Joe DiMaggio (1936-1942, 1946-1951) ...
  • Yogi Berra (1946-1963, 1965) ...
  • Wayne Gretzky (1979-1999)
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Who did Kobe think was the GOAT?

Bryant seemed unimpressed with the competition as he started talking about his choice for the greatest players ever. He chose Wilt Chamberlain as his GOAT, followed by himself and the great Michael Jordan.
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Who is the greatest NBA player ever?

The 10 Greatest Basketball Players of All Time
  • Shaquille O'Neal. ...
  • Larry Bird. ...
  • Bill Russell. ...
  • Oscar Robertson. ...
  • Wilt Chamberlain. ...
  • Magic Johnson. ...
  • Michael Jordan. ...
  • LeBron James. LeBron James Maddie Meyer/Getty Images.
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Who is the first goat in NBA?

Many consider either LeBron James or Michael Jordan the greatest player in NBA history—the GOAT, as the title is widely abbreviated in sports circles. Some want to put Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the conversation, while others seem determined to include Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain.
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Who does Kevin Durant think is the goat?

Kevin Durant Says Michael Jordan Is The GOAT, While LeBron James Is The Most Accomplished Player In NBA History | Yardbarker.
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Who is the NBA goat and why?

Michael Jordan became bigger than basketball after his second three-peat in the 90s. With five regular-season MVPs (only Abdul-Jabbar has won more, with six), six Finals MVPs (NBA record), and three NBA All-Star Game MVPs, Jordan is the most decorated player in NBA history.
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Is Kobe Bryant a goat?

Kobe Bryant is one of the GOATs

When Bryant was young and in his prime, pundits and fans called him the next Michael Jordan.
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Who is richer Curry or LeBron?

LeBron James ($124.9 million) and Stephen Curry ($95.1 million) took the No. 1 and 2 slots on the list of highest-paid NBA stars. The total figure combines both the on- and off-court earnings.
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Is LeBron the goat?

— LeBron James is the G.O.A.T and there's no question about it. On Tuesday night, LeBron passed Kareem Abdul Jabbar to become the all-time scoring leader with his 38 point performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The stars were out in Los Angeles to see LeBron accomplish a feat many said would never happen.
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Who started the phrase goat?

GOAT, as a word used in reference to “Greatest of All Time,” had its origin in an expected place: Muhammad Ali. In Sept. 1992, Lonnie Ali, Muhammad Ali's wife, incorporated G.O.A.T.
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Who does Allen Iverson think the goat is?

One of them is former NBA star Allen Iverson, who professed his love for Jordan but seemed to give James the nod as the GOAT, at least in his mind. Via Lakers Nation: “As much as I love Jordan, LeBron James is the one, dawg. He the one, man.
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Who is the most admired NBA player?

The most iconic NBA player the game will ever see, Michael Jordan is legendary. From his sneakers and his Jumpman Jordan logo, to his high-rising vertical, His Airness is like no other. The 6x NBA champion led a Bulls dynasty that will go down in history as one of the greatest dynasties in American sports.
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Who is the 🐐 of soccer?

Lionel Messi is often considered the GOAT of football, following his exploits with Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Argentina.
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Who are the 3 GOATs of football?

Other contenders for the GOAT of football
  • Cristiano Ronaldo. One of the most impactful goal-scorers in world football, Cristiano Ronaldo is undoubtedly the best footballer of his generation along with Messi. ...
  • Zinedine Zidane. ...
  • Ronaldinho. ...
  • Xavi. ...
  • Andres Iniesta.
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Who is G.O.A.T. of football history?

Football's GOAT is a matter of continuous debate within the community, but the consensus in recent years has narrowed the question down to one of two players: Ronaldo or Messi.
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Who is better Kobe or Curry?

In 134 career playoff games, Curry is averaging 26.6 points, 6.2 assists and 5.4 rebounds per contest while shooting 40.1 percent from beyond the arc. Bryant played in 220 postseason contests across his 20 NBA seasons and logged 25.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.7 assists to go along with a 33.1 percent clip from deep.
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Who is better Jordan or Curry?

Jordan is widely considered to be the greatest player in the history of basketball, while Curry is considered the greatest shooter in the history of basketball.
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Who is Steph Curry's favorite player?

Check out this interview element from 2014 as Steph Curry explains why Reggie Miller was his favorite player growing up. Curry is in pursuit of Reggie on the all-time 3PM list.
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