Is Stephen Curry Better than Kobe Bryant Was?

November 24, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles the basketball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Lakers 111-77. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

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January 14, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Lakers 116-98. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Kobe Bryant’s legacy is built on his postseason success.

He’s won five titles and provided memorable performances when the lights are brightest. He’s played 220 postseason games to Curry’s 40. Bryant, widely regarded as one of the best big game players, has put up fantastic numbers that are comparable to what the Warriors’ guard is doing now.

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Curry seems to have put up equal or better numbers across the board thus far. Byant’s PER is .2 better than Curry’s, but the former Davidson Wildcat has a better offensive rating.

Bryant’s career-high points in a postseason game is 50 while Curry dropped 44 in his first postseason against the San Antonio Spurs.

Curry still has a way to go until he’s on Bryant’s level, but he’s looking to establish his own dynasty without a top 10 player of all-time.

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