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“Larry Bird might have to be removed from the top 10 if Stephen Curry wins another ring”: NBA Twitter discusses what winning a 4th ring will mean to the GSW MVP’s legacy

Advait Jajodia
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Stephen Curry is now one series victory away from winning his 4th NBA title. The GSW leader could very possibly add a Finals MVP hardware to his cabinet.

The Western Conference Finals have come to an end. Grabbing a 120-110 Game 5 win, it is the Golden State Warriors who advance to their 6th NBA Finals appearance in 8 seasons after defeating Dallas Mavericks 4-1 in an entertaining series. And now, Stephen Curry is merely 4 wins away from adding a 4th ring to his stacked resume.

In this postseason run, Chef Curry has been doing a phenomenal job in leading this somewhat inexperienced pack. The 2-time MVP has averaged a solid 25.9 points, 6.2 assists, and 4.9 rebounds so far in the 2022 playoffs.

Recording 23.8/6.6/7.4 against Luka Doncic and co., Steph managed to win the Western Conference Finals MVP honor, adding the inaugural Earvin “Magic” Johnson Trophy to his cabinet.

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NBA Twitter debates what winning another ring means for the legacy of Stephen Curry

As Steph sits 4 games away from winning yet another title, and possibly winning his first-ever Finals MVP, NBA Twitter debates what the 4th ring on his resume means for The Baby-Faced Assassin’s legacy.

A Twitter user believed that Curry would replace Larry Bird on the top 10 player conversation if the former wins a 4th title.

There were some who agreed with this take and some who didn’t.

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It is pretty understandable why fans want to add him to their top 10. The man is an 8-time All-Star, 8-time All-NBA player, 2-time MVP, 3 titles, and has won 2 scoring titles. Throw in a 4th title with a Finals MVP in the mix, Curry’d definitely have a solid case to replace one of the legends on the esteemed list.

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Advait Jajodia

Advait Jajodia

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Advait Jajodia, a seasoned NBA journalist, has had a passion for the game for over a decade. His journey from admiring Kobe Bryant's precision to being in awe of Stephen Curry's long-range mastery instilled a profound understanding of basketball. With a background as a two-time National-level player, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood to offer insightful analysis. Over three years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 21-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 3,350+ articles.

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