Who is the best point guard of all-time?

1. Magic Johnson. While some of the numbers might favor Curry, Magic maintains a slight edge in the "best point guard of all time" debate by virtue of legacy points. Magic has five NBA titles compared to Curry's three and three Finals MVPs compared to Curry's zero.
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Who is the best ever point guard?

Today, we start with the players we consider to be the best point guards who ever played basketball, led off by the unforgettable Magic Johnson.
  1. Magic Johnson. ...
  2. Oscar Robertson. ...
  3. Jerry West. ...
  4. Stephen Curry. ...
  5. Isiah Thomas. ...
  6. Chris Paul. ...
  7. John Stockton. ...
  8. Steve Nash.
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Who is the Top 5 point guards?

Top 5 Point Guards in the NBA Today
  • Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies)
  • Damian Lillard (Portland Trailblazers)
  • Luka Doncic (Dallas Mavericks)
  • Chris Paul (Phoenix Suns)
  • Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
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Is Steph Curry the best point guard?

Warriors' Stephen Curry has solidified himself as greatest point guard of all time, says Andre Iguodala. Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry solidified his legacy years ago. He was an all-time great well before the 2022 Finals began and he would have remained one regardless of the outcome.
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Who is the #1 point guard?

NBA point guard rankings 2022: Warriors' Stephen Curry stays on top; Grizzlies' Ja Morant rises up list | Sporting News.
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TOP 10 GREATEST POINT GUARDS OF ALL-TIME



Who is the best 3 point shooter?

It is true to say that Stephen Curry is the best 3 point shooter of all time. There is no denying that Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter of all time. As of now, this great player holds the record for most 3-point conversions in a season with 402.
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Who is the greatest shooter of all time?

Steph Curry becomes greatest NBA shooter of all time
  • Reggie Miller: 2,560.
  • James Harden: 2,509.
  • Kyle Korver: 2,450.
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Is Russell Westbrook a top-10 PG of all time?

4, so the issue will be addressed there.
  • Oscar Robertson. 8 of 10.
  • Jerry West. 7 of 10. ...
  • Chris Paul. 6 of 10. ...
  • John Stockton. 5 of 10. ...
  • Jason Kidd. 4 of 10. Rocky Widner/Getty Images. ...
  • Steve Nash. 3 of 10. RICH PEDRONCELLI/Associated Press. ...
  • Russell Westbrook. 2 of 10. Elise Amendola/Associated Press. ...
  • Isiah Thomas. 1 of 10. Nathaniel S. ...
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Who is the best playmaker in NBA history?

John Stockton

The most pure and one of the best point guards and playmakers in NBA History is John Stockton. No one was a better passer than him. Some players defined their positions. Stockton was the definition of how a true point guard should play—with his pass-first and score-second playing style.
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Who wore number 1 in the NBA?

Numero Uno. This is a number that has been dominated by guards, the most notable being Hall of Famer and all-time great, Oscar Robertson. It has also produced some dominating playmakers in Tracy McGrady, Penny Hardaway and the current incumbent of No. 1, the NBA MVP Derrick Rose.
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Is JA Morant the best point guard?

Morant is not better than Stephen Curry. The Warriors' point guard deservedly leads the MVP race. He's the NBA's top point guard. But Morant has earned his way into discussion of second-best point guard.
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Is Chris Paul the best point guard ever?

Paul ranks fourth among point guards in scoring. He is third on the all-time assists list and could surpass Jason Kidd for the No. 2 spot when all is said and done, though he doesn't believe he can grab the top spot from John Stockton. He also ranks seventh among point guards in rebounding.
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Is Steph Curry a true point guard?

Curry is not a traditional point guard. But he has revolutionized the NBA and changed the way the game is played. Whether or not he fits the definition of a point guard, there is no denying that Curry is one of the best players to ever take the court.
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Is Kyrie Irving better than Steph Curry?

His stats, however, suggest that Kyrie Irving is still far from overtaking Stephen Curry. However, Kyrie's ball-handling skills are superior to Curry's. Kyrie Irving's attacking style of the play revolves around dribbling and finishing in the box through layouts.
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Who has the most NBA rings?

Boston Celtics center Bill Russell holds the record for the most NBA championships won with 11 titles during his 13-year playing career. He won his first championship with the Boston Celtics in his rookie year.
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Is Steph Curry one of the best ever?

Stephen Curry is regarded as the greatest shooter in NBA history — but is he one of the top-10 players of all time? Curry has made the most 3-pointers in the history of the game. In addition, he has three NBA championships to his name and back-to-back MVP awards.
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What does Term goat mean?

Not many people can claim to be the G.O.A.T., but those who can are the Greatest Of All Time in their field. Most often, the acronym G.O.A.T. praises exceptional athletes but also musicians and other public figures. On social media, it's common to see the goat ? emoji in punning relation to the acronym.
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Is Ja Morant better than Luka?

According to NBA.com, Luka is almost averaging a triple-double this season with 27.5 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 9 assists. While Ja on the other hand is not far behind with 26.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 6.9 assists. Luka's numbers have been steadily going up since his rookie season.
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Who is the 3pt King?

NEW YORK -- Stephen Curry is the new 3-point king of the NBA. The Golden State Warriors star guard became the all-time leader in 3-pointers Tuesday night in a 105-96 win over the New York Knicks, passing Hall of Famer Ray Allen by knocking down the 2,974th of his career.
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Who is a better shooter than Curry?

When accounting for volume, it's hard to argue Seth is truly a better shooter than Steph. That doesn't even speak to how the two Curry's get their threes. For example, the overwhelming majority of Steph's 3-pointers come above the break, where he's shooting 42.3% for the 2021-22 season, per NBA.com.
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Who is the best free throw shooter of all time?

Karl Malone holds the record for most free throws scored in career: 9,787 free throws. Malone also holds the record for attempts, with 13,188 free throws attempted with a percentage of 74.20%.
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Who can break Steph Curry record?

Luka Doncic will be the closest one to break Stephen Curry's record, and Trae Young could finish 3rd on the all-time list.
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Who is the goat in NBA history?

Who is the GOAT in the NBA? The most common (and correct) answer to this question is former Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan. 'Air Jordan' won no fewer than six NBA championships during his time with the Chicago Bulls, claiming the Finals MVP award on all six occasions.
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