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Can’t go wrong with that 5
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Steph through first 4 games against the best defense in the league and the DPOY.
34.3 PPG
6.3 RPG
3.8 APG
2.0 SPG
50% FG
49% 3P
85% FT
@clonetrooper264 couldnt do that on 2k
34.3 PPG
6.3 RPG
3.8 APG
2.0 SPG
50% FG
49% 3P
85% FT
@clonetrooper264 couldnt do that on 2k
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Is he the PG or the SG?
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I don't think people remember just how good Magic really was. He is likely the greatest playmaker in NBA history. He was also an extremely well-rounded scorer. He just knew the most valuable part of his game was his passing. It fit the team's need better than being a 25-30 ppg scorer. He was a very good rebounder too and could start and finish the fast break. He also averaged 2-3 steals in his prime. If Curry is the second best PG, he's a distant second in my opinion
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Look at what Magic did in '87 against a much tougher defensive Celtics team. Not much of a comparison
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Magic is interesting because at the time the West was very weak. Magic and the Lakers basically had run of the West through the 80s like LeBron had with the East in the 2010s. The Lakers also benefited from having a rather stacked team for the decade which made things easier for them. But the Lakers also did beat the Celtics rather handily 2 out of 3 times in the Finals, and probably only lost in 84 due to some costly late game mistakes. Also Magic pretty much beat nearly every defensive assignment thrown at him. Meanwhile, we've seen Steph Curry have some bad NBA Finals.
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When Steph adds the sky hook and playing center to his resume, then we can talk ?
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I haven't played 2k in like 4 years now so that's probably accurate lol
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Or wins 3 Finals MVP.
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I feel like people here are acting like im disregarding Magic.
Steph has some years to go and I believe he could take over the number 1 spot.
The numbers I put out there were for people who say he shrinks in the finals.
Cough cough @Scoot26
Steph has some years to go and I believe he could take over the number 1 spot.
The numbers I put out there were for people who say he shrinks in the finals.
Cough cough @Scoot26
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He totally shrunk in his first two Finals. He was overshadowed in the next two by KD.. in 2019, he put together a good series, but Warriors were generally overmatched by Toronto. So far in this series he has played well, and if the Warriors win, probably get his first Finals MVP.
Frankly though he's about to turn 34 and Magic was better than him in everything except shooting/scoring. I don't really see how he can surpass Magic.
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Different ages of different games. Magic took advantages of mismatches cause Bigs couldnt run with and small guys couldnt take his size. I mean the only real comparison to Magic is Luka in todays game. I guess maybe Jokic, but he is bigger and a different type of point/forward/center.
Steph contributions are much more than scoring/shooting. He absolutely wears people out. He has to be the most in shape player in the league. The only way that offense works is Steph constant moving off screens and ability to put the ball on a string and make ridiculous lane shots where the defense has to collapse.
I get Magic and have no qualms. But, Steph s closing the gap and also changed basketball forever just like Magic
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Even outside of stats, Steph's impact on the game just being on the floor is pretty crazy. The amount of attention he draws will probably be overlooked as time goes on, but this is a guy who is often drawing the attention of 3 and sometimes even 4 defenders at once. That doesn't necessarily make him better than magic, but it's just an intangible that most will gloss over because it doesn't show up on his stats.
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Steph is better than Magic at shooting. And that's pretty much it as far as skills on the court.
As far as accolades, Magic has more titles and more finals MVPs. So there you go
As far as accolades, Magic has more titles and more finals MVPs. So there you go
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LOL Tatum held his pose on an air ball.
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Horribly officiated game.
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I figured if anyone could help Wiggins it was the Warriors. Smart dealing they did there.
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You better believe that it would have never mattered how he played this series. He was getting that Finals MVP this year.
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Ehh maybe Wiggins takes it after tonight and if he has another big game 6 with another meh Steph game
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Magic ball handling is not in Stephs category.