Stephen Curry is quite extraordinary. In fact, he is the only NBA player whose claim to fame is without any debate. Unlike the entire Michael Jordan x LeBron James GOAT debate, Steph’s claim to the title of the greatest shooter of all time is undisputed.
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One-half of the Splash Brothers, Stephen Curry is headed straight to the Hall of Fame. But perhaps even greater than the prospect of being a Hall of Famer is the admiration he receives from Legends of the past. After all, what can be better than your childhood hero calling you one of his favorites?
For Stephen Curry, this validation has come from the legendary Laker, Magic Johnson. Ahead of Steph’s return to the court after a partial shoulder dislocation, Johnson took to Twitter and praised the 6ft 2″ guard.
Magic Johnson shares his love for Stephen Curry
Magic Johnson is a certified legend of the game. Along with Larry Bird, he revolutionized the league and paved the way for its success. Widely considered to be one of the greatest point guards in history, Magic’s opinions are valuable.
Having seen the league since the 80s, Johnson’s claim that Curry is one of his favorites to watch is extraordinary in itself.
Magic has played with the likes of Michael Jordan and Larry Bird and seen the duo of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal carry the Lakers to a three-peat. Therefore, the praise for Stephen Curry is not just a random statement.
Moreover, Johnson even pointed out how Curry was having an MVP award-worthy season before his injury. In his tweet, Magic wrote:
“I’m so happy Steph Curry returns tonight. He was having an MVP season and he’s one of my favorite players of all time to watch. This is great news for the Warriors and the league!”
Curry’s complete recovery will be crucial to GSW’s hopes for a title-repeat
The Warriors have fallen down to the 9th spot since Magic Johnson’s tweet. Though Steph returned after missing 11 games, the Warriors still lost to the Suns. With Devin Booker and Chris Paul absent from the game, the loss must have hurt the Warriors more than usual.
Steph’s return will be crucial for the Warriors. This is the point of no return for them. A few more losses would push them into cutthroat competition for the Play-in tournament. But Curry’s playmaking and shot-making abilities should definitely boost GSW’s offensive abilities in the upcoming games.
