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Golden State Warriors: Another championship solidifies Stephen Curry

By Tony Pesta

PORTLAND, OR - DECEMBER 29: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in action during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on December 29, 2018 in Portland, Oregon.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR - DECEMBER 29: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in action during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on December 29, 2018 in Portland, Oregon.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) /
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Stephen Curry has already built up one of the greatest basketball resumes in league history. Yet, leading the Golden State Warriors to another championship would firmly put him in the greatest point guard of all-time discussion — if not outright place him in the top spot.

Stephen Curry is an undisputed legend but winning one more chip with the Golden State Warriors could make him the GOAT.

The competition is thin for Curry. He has surpassed the majority of those that came before him due to his unparalleled ability to warp the game and space the floor. While physically dominant players like Shaquille O’Neal were able to change the rules of basketball by wreaking havoc in the paint — Curry impacted the NBA in an entirely different way, expanding the range of shooting to unforeseen distances.

The idea of a player routinely shooting from 30+ feet was unheard of before Curry began his reign of terror. Now, the top guards in the league are all expected to drill 3-pointers with volume. But, Curry does much more than make more 3-pointers than his peers — he also does it more efficiently than anyone else too.

By the midway point of this season, Curry will become the league’s all-time leader in 3-pointers. He will do so while clipping over 40 percent of his career attempts. Even more impressive, he’s accomplished all of this while blossoming into a top-tier playmaker and finisher at the rim.

Curry is no longer the frail marksman who could be bumped around the court. He embraced contact last season and got to the basket at the highest rate of his career. In many ways, the 2020-21 version of Curry was the most complete we had ever seen with his power to score regardless of what the defense did to him.

With all of the catastrophic injuries that have derailed the Dubs recently — a journey back to the top of the mountain would be one of the best storylines ever for Curry. Even more, capturing that elusive Finals MVP award would silence one of the only remaining criticisms of his legacy.

As of now, the only point guard ahead of Curry is Magic Johnson. While it will be tough to see Curry getting the nod over such an iconic face of the NBA — winning another championship would make Curry’s legacy nearly bulletproof.  Multiple more titles? Curry would be the undisputed GOAT at his position.

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