Is Stephen Curry Better than Kobe Bryant Was?

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January 14, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30, left) shakes hands with Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24, right) after the game at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Lakers 116-98. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

How does Stephen Curry’s impact on the game compare to Kobe Bryant’s?

Curry and Bryant are two of the biggest superstars on the planet.

They’ve each built up their brands and their fan bases. Whether it’s Bryant’s 81 point performance or Curry’s marksmanship, they’ve both dazzled fans everywhere. But whose impact on the game of basketball is greater?

Bryant has influenced a generation of hoopers to work on their game. His passion and desire to win is admirable and inspirational. His scoring outbursts have made young athletes want to put the ball in the basket. Let’s be real. We’ve all yelled “Kobe” when shooting something, whether it’s a ball in a hoop or trash in the wastebasket.

Curry is changing the game. He’s leading a revolution that will impact how basketball will look moving forward. Just like Jordan did. Just like Wilt Chamberlain did. Just like Julius Irving did. He is already inspiring aspiring players to develop their skills to match his.

Bryant has left an incredible mark on the game, one that Curry can match and exceed if he keeps playing at a high level and winning.

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