Lol he’s not even better than Magic start there first
swishanddish23
I think if steph has 6 rings, and 3 FMVP, that might be pushing him into the top 3? But even saying that sentence…. Seemed to be hard to say when comparing with all the greats 😰
ahr3410
Can anybody name something Steph is better at other than shooting?
mpv342
He has to have 3 more finals mvps and 2 more mvps and at least top 10 all time scoring.
itzjustIvan
Media talk
ThaEternalLearner
If Steph wins this yr and next yr, that would mean he 3peated and he would have 6 rings. That’s what it would take for him to pass Lebron in my eyes.
winter-r0se
stephen a & wilbon are mj’s golfing buddies. they need to shut the fuck up
newyork1198
A start would be growing 5 inches in height and 50 lbs of muscles. Can talk then.
KDNeedsMoreHelp
Curry has never in any season been recognized as the best player in the NBA. Discussion over 😌
Silly-Message-5076
The media is obsessed with Curry it’s so annoying
crohawg
This is a biggest joke ever.
eateralum
This was the media narrative with Kobe and Bron. Both are GOATs in their respective game. They’ve both accomplished very great things. Simple as that.
leandroeog
The only answer for this is: being born again
Top-Consequence-911
They act like LeBron’s career started in 2015.
Rapa_Nui
Since analytics and data became widely accessible to the big public, Sports media have nothing to talk about.
It’s sad but you can find a better analysis on Reddit or youtube than ESPN. Their only way to remain relevant is clickbait and pushing narratives.
It’s a little different with the NFL but realistically, you never hear good NBA takes on TV outside of few ones.
yitur93
Why are we even talking about espn talking heads. Even jj redick admits that they are giving a topic and they have to act black and white.
adocileengineer
Who out of MJ, LeBron, Kareem, Magic, Kobe, Duncan, Bird, Russell, Wilt, Shaq (my personal top 10), not to mention Oscar Robertson and Olajuwon, has Steph passed? Steph isn’t even close to LeBron, who is consensus top 2 player of all time, is not even close to top 5, and is barely in the conversation for top 10. Don’t get me wrong he’s an all time great and the greatest shooter ever, and he’s IMO the best player in this series, but come on now.
Recency bias is a hell of a drug.
tokyoblood
Four clowns. No one should pay any attention to that garbage.
staffdaddy_9
Steph maybe surpassed 37 year old Lebron last year. Lebron was better the entirety of stephs career to that point. This isn’t even remotely a question.
Oni-Chan-Sama
This man has been getting disrespected ever since his rookie year. Insane
throwaway242396
Stephen A Smith is a prisoner of the moment
ucsb99
This shit is so stupid.
benjamichel
lol one finals mvp to lebrons four (with 3 different franchises) . Steph ain’t even in the fucking conversation about the conversation
Scaindawgs_
ESPN needs to sack these guys. Absolute hacks
bankster24
He’s not better than Kobe, Lebron, or Magic no matter what teenagers or the media think
politisaurus_rex
For Steph to surpass Lebron he would need to lead a team of average players to a title (multiple times)
Look Steph is the greatest shooter ever. But overall all of his team accomplishments need to be examined through the lense of who was there helping him.
KD was the best player on the team for two of his title runs. And even the other two without KD he still had multiple HOFers (in their prime) starting with him.
If prime Lebron played on the warriors with the help steph had he would have literally won the title every year
Abyssrealm
Stephen A has had more bad takes than AD has had rebounds.
I get it’s for the ratings, the difference between his takes and actual former NBA commentators is night and day
Raonak
Steph has already surpassed him imo
vinylmartyr
These sports show are unwatchable. Its all hot takes.
LeGJOaT69966996
Him being top 10 is debatable now hes on his way to be the 1B player to ever play
Browskies
They know that headline is unfathomable. But it gets the people talking (watching)
SnoobNoob7860
the curry agenda is crazy, dude is T15
lebron is a goat with MJ and Kareem, fucking joke man
craigp5986
I miss the old ESPN when it wasn’t a hot take clown show
Burning_Abyss_
Put lebron on those warriors teams i guarantee they win 7 straight finals. Put steph on those cavs teams and they dont win shit. Media needs to stop thus BS
TheManTheyCallHungo
Can we just take time to appreciate these two players instead of constantly comparing them? This is exhausting. Lebron has like two years maybe left, unless he wins and retires. Steph has like 4-5 maybe. They ain’t gonna be around for much longer.
Persianmemefinder
I hate these clowns man. Who even still watches these bozos?
GerrardsRightFoot
ESPN needs to say controversial and stupid shit to boost their ratings, else why would they have Stephen A. That guy is entertaining but it’s just knee jerk reactionary clown show almost all the time
sadduckfan
13x All NBA 1st team vs 4. End of Discussion. Same goes for Kobe vs Steph.
XxNoKnifexX
There is nothing he can do to ever catch LeBron for anyone who understands basketball, INCLUDING all these talking heads when they aren’t engaging in bad faith arguments for clicks. It’s not even remotely close.
LoudRise858
You made the first mistake of watching and taking anything ESPN talks about seriously
kodominator
All I see from Stephen A. Smith is that wack hairline lookin like a backcourt violation lmao
kingtrab7
Warriors fan coming here to say this is stupid. Can we just enjoy basketball between the two GOATs of this generation.
Background_Nature_32
Curry and KD the media darlings who are elevated nonstop and all their shortcomings easily forgotten
wazza116
2 KD rings and beating him without Love or Kyrie. What a joke.
Ill_Celery_7654
One of the main reasons why I don’t watch ESPN outside of a game being broadcasted on there and I don’t even pay attention to any of their pre-game or post game coverage or anything. They never had these debates about Jordan and Kobe or anybody else so why continuously have them about Lebron
SellingPapierMache
Curry is not “better” but he is revolutionary and single-handedly changed the game more than any player, ever. That doesn’t make him better, though, of course.
East-Bluejay6891
Stupid fucking question and so disrespectful
wooktar
I mean hey theyre asking what more he needs to do.. it’s a fair question.
4 more Finals MVPs At least 2 more MVPs 10 more All-star appearances Like 20k more career points.
Listen if Steph can keep up his current level of play for the next 10 years he might do it.
rabbibert
Pass Kobe, Kareem Magic, Shaq first, then we can start talking about Lebron.
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Lol he’s not even better than Magic start there first
I think if steph has 6 rings, and 3 FMVP, that might be pushing him into the top 3? But even saying that sentence…. Seemed to be hard to say when comparing with all the greats 😰
Can anybody name something Steph is better at other than shooting?
He has to have 3 more finals mvps and 2 more mvps and at least top 10 all time scoring.
Media talk
If Steph wins this yr and next yr, that would mean he 3peated and he would have 6 rings. That’s what it would take for him to pass Lebron in my eyes.
stephen a & wilbon are mj’s golfing buddies. they need to shut the fuck up
A start would be growing 5 inches in height and 50 lbs of muscles. Can talk then.
Curry has never in any season been recognized as the best player in the NBA. Discussion over 😌
The media is obsessed with Curry it’s so annoying
This is a biggest joke ever.
This was the media narrative with Kobe and Bron. Both are GOATs in their respective game. They’ve both accomplished very great things. Simple as that.
The only answer for this is: being born again
They act like LeBron’s career started in 2015.
Since analytics and data became widely accessible to the big public, Sports media have nothing to talk about.
It’s sad but you can find a better analysis on Reddit or youtube than ESPN. Their only way to remain relevant is clickbait and pushing narratives.
It’s a little different with the NFL but realistically, you never hear good NBA takes on TV outside of few ones.
Why are we even talking about espn talking heads. Even jj redick admits that they are giving a topic and they have to act black and white.
Who out of MJ, LeBron, Kareem, Magic, Kobe, Duncan, Bird, Russell, Wilt, Shaq (my personal top 10), not to mention Oscar Robertson and Olajuwon, has Steph passed? Steph isn’t even close to LeBron, who is consensus top 2 player of all time, is not even close to top 5, and is barely in the conversation for top 10. Don’t get me wrong he’s an all time great and the greatest shooter ever, and he’s IMO the best player in this series, but come on now.
Recency bias is a hell of a drug.
Four clowns. No one should pay any attention to that garbage.
Steph maybe surpassed 37 year old Lebron last year. Lebron was better the entirety of stephs career to that point. This isn’t even remotely a question.
This man has been getting disrespected ever since his rookie year. Insane
Stephen A Smith is a prisoner of the moment
This shit is so stupid.
lol one finals mvp to lebrons four (with 3 different franchises) . Steph ain’t even in the fucking conversation about the conversation
ESPN needs to sack these guys. Absolute hacks
He’s not better than Kobe, Lebron, or Magic no matter what teenagers or the media think
For Steph to surpass Lebron he would need to lead a team of average players to a title (multiple times)
Look Steph is the greatest shooter ever. But overall all of his team accomplishments need to be examined through the lense of who was there helping him.
KD was the best player on the team for two of his title runs. And even the other two without KD he still had multiple HOFers (in their prime) starting with him.
If prime Lebron played on the warriors with the help steph had he would have literally won the title every year
Stephen A has had more bad takes than AD has had rebounds.
I get it’s for the ratings, the difference between his takes and actual former NBA commentators is night and day
Steph has already surpassed him imo
These sports show are unwatchable. Its all hot takes.
Him being top 10 is debatable now hes on his way to be the 1B player to ever play
They know that headline is unfathomable. But it gets the people talking (watching)
the curry agenda is crazy, dude is T15
lebron is a goat with MJ and Kareem, fucking joke man
I miss the old ESPN when it wasn’t a hot take clown show
Put lebron on those warriors teams i guarantee they win 7 straight finals. Put steph on those cavs teams and they dont win shit. Media needs to stop thus BS
Can we just take time to appreciate these two players instead of constantly comparing them? This is exhausting. Lebron has like two years maybe left, unless he wins and retires. Steph has like 4-5 maybe. They ain’t gonna be around for much longer.
I hate these clowns man. Who even still watches these bozos?
ESPN needs to say controversial and stupid shit to boost their ratings, else why would they have Stephen A. That guy is entertaining but it’s just knee jerk reactionary clown show almost all the time
13x All NBA 1st team vs 4. End of Discussion. Same goes for Kobe vs Steph.
There is nothing he can do to ever catch LeBron for anyone who understands basketball, INCLUDING all these talking heads when they aren’t engaging in bad faith arguments for clicks. It’s not even remotely close.
You made the first mistake of watching and taking anything ESPN talks about seriously
All I see from Stephen A. Smith is that wack hairline lookin like a backcourt violation lmao
Warriors fan coming here to say this is stupid. Can we just enjoy basketball between the two GOATs of this generation.
Curry and KD the media darlings who are elevated nonstop and all their shortcomings easily forgotten
2 KD rings and beating him without Love or Kyrie. What a joke.
One of the main reasons why I don’t watch ESPN outside of a game being broadcasted on there and I don’t even pay attention to any of their pre-game or post game coverage or anything. They never had these debates about Jordan and Kobe or anybody else so why continuously have them about Lebron
Curry is not “better” but he is revolutionary and single-handedly changed the game more than any player, ever. That doesn’t make him better, though, of course.
Stupid fucking question and so disrespectful
I mean hey theyre asking what more he needs to do.. it’s a fair question.
4 more Finals MVPs
At least 2 more MVPs
10 more All-star appearances
Like 20k more career points.
Listen if Steph can keep up his current level of play for the next 10 years he might do it.
Pass Kobe, Kareem Magic, Shaq first, then we can start talking about Lebron.