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I always believed that I would go to my grave, knowing that to be the truth. Coming in with the silver, it's Steph because Steph actually won the All-Star Game with a great performance. "When you hear a guy like that who's the greatest of all time, it's kind of funny," Curry said, according to Complex. The Golden State Warriors are hopeful that he will finally return at some point during their three-game road trip next week. You can watch the full piece below, with the pickup-game segment and his comments on Curry beginning at the 3:40 mark. Hes still a great player, Jordan said when asked about whether Curry should be offended by him not putting the Warriors star on his fantasy five-man pick-up squad, per ESPN. Not a Hall of Famer yet, though," Jordan said with a smile, which was greeted by laughter by Melvin. I never once even bothered to entertain the possibility that any of them could be better than Mike. That's such a cool concept. Your login session has expired. Steph Curry, the three-time NBA champion, has notably changed the way basketball is being played. "This could be Steph's year. @stephenasmith says Steph Curry changed basketball for the better, while MJ changed it . His Airness was featured in a segment on the "Today" show that was posted on YouTube on Monday. I played against and with all these guys. Steve. He has the third-most 3-point makes in history . Jordan knows hes stirring the pot by suggesting Curry still has more to prove, and thats probably all he was trying to do. Jordan had Nike - Curry has the world at his feet. Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Karl-Anthony Towns, Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Davis and Brandon Ingram will play outsized roles in how their respective teams close the season. He said, First-ballot Hall of Fame, no problem.. I might have to set up a little service like that though. Michael Jordan SHOCKS Reporter When Asked About Steph Curry TYT Sports 739K subscribers Join Subscribe Share Save 3.7M views 3 years ago #TYTsports #RickStrom #TYT MJ doesn't think Steph. Accomplishing that task will be easier if and when they have Steph Curry in the lineup. If you havent seen it, Curry and Jordan who both love golf recently sat down and did an interview together for the Ryder Cup. Curry turned 33 in March, so this is technically his age-32 season, but the birth certificate says 33 right now. Andrew Wiggins is set to miss his sixth consecutive game due to personal reasons. Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry always follows this model from Michael Jordan. Poole Party has started every game in place of Steph Curry since the NBAs all-time three-point king was sidelined with a leg injury. Curry's initial quotes about Jordan could be seen as offensive, and perhaps they were to an extent. Curry's signature is all over this era of NBA basketball the same way Jordan's has been for 30 years as 3-point shooting has skyrocketed, with some teams taking over 40 per game. "I do know that. Instead, were left to guess. Be the first one to comment on this story. But Curry has since revealed that he actually confronted the GOAT about something he said two years ago. 1 seed in West, The chance of a lifetime: Five friends ski the tallest mountain in Los Angeles, Klay Thompson unlikely to play this season, Steve Kerr says. PLAY. Jordan was, is, and always will be the greatest of all time. Tools and Resources Used by Real General Managers. The three-time NBA . Willie Mays could do it all -- hit, run, throw. ", "The loudest cheer, and I think it says something, was for Michael Jordan," he added. This mentality has helped transform the Golden State Warriors into one of the greatest dynasties in sports history, not much unlike the Chicago Bulls teams that were led by Michael Jordan. Stephen Curry is already among the NBAs all-time leaders in multiple categories after just a decade in the league. Hes probably focused on the Warriors season opener against the Clippers on Thursday night. Please logout and login again. Its unclear why Jordan changed his opinion. Family matter. Kerrs team will take on the LA Lakers, OKC Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies during that stretch. Jordan might want to win everything, but he took an L over hisCurry's Hall of Fame comments. He is dealing with a sore right calf, which he suffered two nights ago versus the Dallas Mavericks. Loading Head to Head Comparison. It certainly seems like Jordan was joking with his Curry comments, given his delivery and Melvin's reaction. "Until today. "That spirit that made him who he is while playing basketball permeates everything in life. Chris Duarte, veteran George Hill and T.J. McConnell could see extended minutes on the floor if Haliburton is out. Whether through his play on the court or his unparalleled mentality, NBA legend Michael Jordan inspired countless athletes. thinks: "I never really believed that someone could be better than Jordan. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. Who says you have to be the next Michael Jordan anyway? Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, A little scary: Iditarod begins with smallest field ever, Ducks three-game win streak snapped in overtime loss to Capitals, High school basketball: Southern California and Northern California Regional results and updated pairings, Before and after photos from space show storms effect on California reservoirs, Yet more rain expected to hit California in March. Michael Jordan, who was honored as . "The most popular former athlete in America is Michael Jordan. "I hope not. James Wiseman Opens up About Injuries and Adversity, Former Nets Guard Reacts to Backlash Over Steph Curry Comments, Video: Steph Curry Shows Insane Confidence vs. Nikola Jokic. Curry has the second-highest offensive box plus/minus in history, just behind LeBron James and just ahead of, you guessed it, Michael Jordan. And he's not the arrogant superstar changed by fame: "He's one of the most humble superstars there is, by far,". In order to do so, everything will again have to start at the top with Steph Curry. Select the third team from the drop down menu. After leading the NBA with 32.0 points per game in 2020-21, hes a two-time scoring champ as well. Melvin asked. Tyrese Haliburton (calf) questionable for Thursday. Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson will likely miss the entire 2019-20 season as he recovers after tearing his left ACL in June, coach Steve Kerr said. "The loudest cheer in Cleveland yesterday wasn't one of the many brilliant basketball players currently playing," said Colin Cowherd on Monday. [He] broke the all-time 3-point record, dropped a 50-piece in the All-Star Game and he might win the title," Wright said. The Charlotte Hornets owner stood by that comment, saying Im going with who I know.. "In the spirit of the Olympics' Closing Ceremony, I have invented a new segment called Wildes Medal Stand' where I give out medals to different NBA players based on their performance over the weekend or the previous night," he said. Michael Jordan SG Born: Feb 17, 1963 (60 years old) Nationality: United States Height: 6-6 (198cm) Weight: 215 (98kg) Change Michael Jordan? It means he's on track to smash the record for most made in a career, held by Ray Allen, with 2,973. The 2020-21 league scoring champ also took somewhat of a lighthearted shot at Jordan a few weeks later when he received a question on Sole Collectors Full Size Run about whether he ever sends shoes to his haters. What were Jordans comments? In terms of being able to get his shot off from anywhere, that fast - the best I've ever seen. Curry is part of Team LeBron in the NBA All-Star Game. The irony is that Jordan is not the best basketball player ever, which is the working definition and consuming ambition of those who would be great. Andre Iguodala: Steph Curry is the closest thing to Jesus Christ | EP. "Michael Jordan. There is another link between Michael Jordan and Stephen Curry. It's beautiful for basketball. This is what the President of the United States, Barack Obama, thinks: "Curry's the best shooter I've ever seen. Maybe last seasons performance was just so incredible that MJ decided to give him the nod. Rick Strom breaks it down. The "faith" Livingston spoke of helps his reputation too. Not a Hall of Famer yet, though. He is also shooting 48.2% from the field, including 39.8% from behind the arc. Woike: Who is under more pressure to win an NBA title: Lakers or Clippers? Has the biggest cheers of the entire All-Star Weekend. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. After an exciting weekend of basketball festivities, it all came down to the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. However, they are also just 2.5 games away from dropping to 11th and out of the playoff picture. So again, this all seems a joke on Jordan's part. "He set the bar for what work ethic was, and that grind he tried to set the pace with his actions. "Not a Hall of Famer yet, though. Then last year along came a second super-cute daughter, Ryan. Chuck Schilken is a multiplatform editor and sports writer for the Los Angeles Times. That comes just a few days after helping the Oakland-based Warriors - the defending NBA champions - become the fastest-ever side to 50 wins in a season. Not that he needed any, though, since the Warriors star would almost certainly shoot the lights out. Loading NBA Career Visualization. Last season. What's wrong with being the first Steph Curry? The greatest basketball force was Wilt Chamberlain, and the greatest winner was Bill Russell. Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) February 21, 2022. S If there's anyone on this planet best equipped to compare the two NBA legends, it's Kerr. Every single night, their responsibility to go out there and represent greatness, every single night.". But could he take something else from Jordan - his status as the game's greatest ever player? Michael Jordan said Steph Curry is NOT a Hall of Famer yet. Don't take it from us. Jordan won six NBA championships, but only after he lost three straight times to Detroit in the Eastern Conference finals. Now, two years later, Jordans comments have been brought up again. "So Steph Curry shouldn't be offended when he watches this?" Yikes. Chris Bosh and Paul Pierce, who both entered the Hall of Fame this year, actually rank lower than him. But I dont know if it was a wordsmith thing or if he just kinda got in his own way, but Im sure if you ask him that question now, like straight-up, does he think Im getting in there, he probably would have a different answer. Having recently taken the lead in career 3-pointers, passing Ray Allen 's record of 2,973,. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. He's a showman, but at the same time he doesn't show people up. Loading NBA Career Comparison. And Michael fought through adversity, and that lands with fans. He plays in a different way, for one thing: "Curry is standing at the forefront of a new era of playmaker," says. Not yet. Jordan was . He's not." 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