Where Does Reggie Miller Rank Steph Curry All-Time? | 05/01/23
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- NBA on TNT analyst Reggie Miller joins the Dan Patrick Show and reacts to Steph Curry dropping 50 points in Golden State's game 7 win against the Sacramento Kings to advance to the Western Conference Semifinals and discusses where Curry ranks all-time among the greatest NBA players ever
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So sick of people acting like Steph just shoots 3s. Dude is torching 3-4 players and working the lane constantly.
Facts I think he had 22 points off his lay up package
True, his around the rim game is historically elite - something he worked on a lot early in his career. But, the threat of his shooting is a major piece of how he gets to those inside spots. Despite not having the quickest first step, the threat of his shooting range forces defenders to press up, giving him the ability to get by a defender that is quicker than him. And, that same "gravity" is what makes his teammates so much more effective - no one else in the league commands press man defense from 40 feet out and that is all about his range. When you put the range together with the inside game and handles plus the IQ to pass out of and leverage the double teams and add a splash of understanding how to create space off the screen with a quick trigger... you get a top 10 all time player like Steph.
Totally - those high off the board layups he does are insanely hard to pull off (his brother can do them too) - I try to do them down at the gym and they're harder than step back 3s you really need feather touch
Steph Curry career playoff numbers.....27ppg, 5.3 reb, 6.1 assists, 45.4% FG%, 39.9% 3pt%
Luka Doncic .......................................32.5ppg, 9.3 reb, 7.9 assists, 47.3% FG%, 36.6% 3pt%
So tell me again how you're sick of people not acknowledging Steph's greatness.....
@@SDesWriter How many rings Doncìc have? If you're basing greatness purely statistically, then Wilt is undeniably the GOAT.
What's so crazy is the respect that Reggie gives Steph when he played against Jordan and when he was considered the best shooter in his time. I remember my coach yelling at us for shooting 3s and asking if we thought we were Reggie Miller?
You going straight to the bench when you shoot 3 pointers on a 2 on 1 fastbreak. And this was just 20 years ago.
I was just thinking that. At one point Reggie was considered the best shooter of all time. He’s amazed by what Curry does and he himself is a Hall of Famer
@@atriana2 He may not have been the best shooter of *his* time, but we'll never know. Drazen Petrovic died in an automobile accident.
I love Steph but if Reggie got to play in this league now, come on he b lighting it up too
And now you HAVE to be a threat from 3
Curry is definitely top 10, not even a question at this point. His imprint on the game for both men and women is undeniable.
Top 3 pg
@@Shanhip27top 2 & not 2 🤫
@Shan he is the best PG ever, dont even bring up Magic, that guy would be a liability in todays nba
@@6ixCellphones Shittiest argument I've ever seen, you can't compare eras like that
@@6ixCellphones and steph would be a liability back in the 80s. Todays game is not the benchmark
His stamina, endurance, basketball IQ, and timing...solidify top ten! But at his position? I think you have to see the layers of what it means to dominate the way he has done, and did in game 7.
Last night.... the way Curry dribbled away from defense with perfect balance and not rushing it either so collected finds a little open space like an artist and makes the 3. The calm dribbling was more impressive then the open shot made.
I was very impressed by how the smallest guy on the court managed to get to the rim so often.
He drives thru heavy traffic like a NASCAR champion.
Putting respect on Timmy. Thank you thank you. Putting respect on what curry does. Miller is just the best dude. Came in to early, wish he had Been in now wow.
Steph finally appearing more frequently in the top 10 lists.
I've been saying it for a while....Steph Curry is todays kids hero its not lebron, kd, or any of these other dudes...I work at a high school and elementary school and I see Curry Jerseys, I see kids chucking up 3s its crazy how the media tells us who the best players are and who has the most influence but the kids SHOW us who they look up to and its been Steph Curry by far for the last 7-8 years.
LeBron is still the face of basketball though, he gets consistently the most fan all star votes, has the most jersey sells per the nba reports. Gets the most social media chatter and views. LeBron is just different, no offense to Steph
@@briankipchirchir8282 he's talking only bout the kids.
Curry's game is what women also model their games after because they have the capacity to do the same moves in a below the rim game.
@@briankipchirchir8282 Kids bro... kids.. I also work with children ages 10 and under and all i see are Curry Jerseys. Even when they arent from this country. Steph has the Kobe effect internationally too. And yes the first thing kids do is just chuck up 3s like Wardell lol
@@15jsoliven I mean everyone chucks up 3s cause what's the alternative? Dunk, not many people are capable of dunking. But to say kids can't look up to LeBron because he is a freek of nature is dumb. I mean kids like superheroes like spiderman, superman. Those are literally very unrelatable people
At my 61 yrs old I experiencing watching NBA games I admired all of them especially those star players regarding their abilities,style,age,generation,heights,popularities.but for me I enjoyed watching Stephen curry the way he play dribbling ,assist,creating play for open shot,shooting abilities.
Respect to Reggie Miller for saying we have to value Bill Russell for those championship 👏
The problem with the Russell's championships is at times there were like only 8 teams in the league. Jumping from 8 to 30 teams is a huge difference. I think it is fashionable these past few years to over-inflate Russell and devalue Wilt.
@@baileym4708yeah but it's not like it's 7 or 8 rings, it was 11. Plus, the rings weren't all consecutive, so that shows there was at least some parity back then 🤷🏽♂️
Just incredible to watch Steph easily dribbles the ball around 3/4 players and then score. He is like a Globetrotter playing in the NBA !!!
stephs stamina is crazy
Curry has been the most impactful player of the last 10 years…I didn’t say BEST…I said IMPACTFUL… his presence presents an anxiety for other teams…I have PTSD from his movement and shooting ability…😂😂
Most impactful = best at impacting the game...=best
Go ahead and say it ... BEST!
He’s the best of the last 10 years
this so so trash when his prime has literally been the last 10 years 😂🤦🏾♂️
That's what being the best means, being the most impactful on basketball games.
Gotta respect and admire Reggie’s humility in this one!
it's hard to believe the analytical and sideline reporter reggie are the same reggie who pushed off on MJ and fought kobe at the end of the game
Finally a thoughtful, honest, coherent conversation about Curry. Great job Reggie!
The impact Steph curry and warriors have had on the nba and basketball and how it’s played is a huge achievement and a testament to his greatness.
Reggie Miller played the game from 1987 to 2005. A collective of stars stood in his career that prevented him to win a championship but he stayed with Indiana Pacers from start to finished. So he is a one man one team one career type of person. Loyalty in short. That is probably why he respect stars like Kobe and Duncan even though these 2 prevented some of his championship challenges. Jordan also stopped him 6 times, Olajuwon twice, Isiah Thomas twice. He also witnessed Magic's last championship during his rookie year. So to see Steph Curry performed and achieved 4 championships with the same GSW franchise for 15 years is another example of loyalty which sync with his own character, that's probably why he keep harping on Bill Russell as well. Larry Bird whom is a Celtic legend himself coached Reggie Miller in his Pacers days also influenced his 3 point shooting career. Just like Steve Kerr(another Reggie's former rival) influenced Stephen Curry. All these shooters including Ray Allen respected each other's games greatly. Reggie definitely appreciates the appearance of Steph Curry because he revolutionise the game to elevate the importance of 3 point shooting to every fans regardless of height differences. That's the impact Curry brings to the table. Anyone can win multiple champions regardless of your height as long as you put in the hard work of training and honing your skills.
It was just Olajuwon or Isiah, those 2 guys had TEAMS. Those teams were stacked, top to bottom. Reggie had very little chance against those teams, and same with the Bulls, there was just no way Reggie was going to take on Jordan, Pippen, Rodman, Harper, Kukoc, Kerr with the teams he had.
@@S0ulinth3machin3 i'm from Houston and Hakeem never had a staked team. He put houston on his back. Stop it.
@@chessking29 Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler, Sam Cassell, Robert Horry, Vernon Maxwell, Kenny Smith and more. That team is strong, top to bottom, it's a way, way deeper and better team than the Pacers. As it should be - no one wins an NBA Championship by themselves, not even Michael Jordan.
@@chessking29 Drexler., HOF Horry Most CLutchest Maxwell, Madman Cassel & Smith taking turns poppin from deep, and high level role players, bench scoring, balanced scoring down the line after the top 2, Drexel and Olijawan. that's stacked and BALANCED homes. Watch the series again, Houston I guess you forgot a lot that happened.
The 2nd championship. Everybody stepped up. Drexler "carried them on his back", dominated
...game 3 can't remember, which pretty much broke the Heat's will. and Hakeem was lagging that game.
"That's the impact Curry brings to the table. Anyone can win multiple champions regardless of your height as long as you put in the hard work of training and honing your skills."
And have a league office that's made it impossible for anyone to defend you while also allowing you to travel your as* off and carry the ball more often than Emmitt Smith during his heyday.
Millers An amazing dude. He has to watch curry do what he does and get all the accolades. When he knows that was his style back then. Yet he praises the hell out of him and never hates. Miller were around now he’d be the best shooter bar none imo. Cause he had the height on top of the shooting. Offball man millers a humble good dude.
I keep saying, if I had both Steph and Reggie on a team and we needed one shot to win the game, I'm drawing up a play for Reggie. He has ice in his veins.
Curry has the greatest and most beautiful basketball games I've ever seen in NBA history, his conditioning, his handles, his finishing, his passings, his movement, his energy, his calmness, his confidence, his shootings, his IQ, his scorings, his impact on NBA and fans, his impact on his team, his personality, his baby face, his killer instinct, his competitiveness, his gravity, his effort, his offense, his effects on all 5 defenders, his off ball movement and he is undersized, etc the only thing he don't really do much is a dunk, but he can dunk but not great like others, cause he is not that athletic and was undersized, but everything thing else is on the highest levels that is crazy. There's a lot of reasons why Curry is my favorite player ever in NBA history. I know and understand how great the other legendary players are and I don't mean they are not what they really are, but to me Curry is completely different from everyone else, the way he was able to changed the game and bring it to a whole different levels it is unbelievable...
You have only seen a few basketball games.
@@bainer3052What a watcher and a genius are you to say that, what a bs takes, how much do you watch oh you answer yourself just by saying that you just showed how clueless you are on NBA basketball, you don't even know what are you opposing about, and I have watched enough , see and understand every details about NBA basketball to talk about what I know and learn and witness, it's hard to understand that someone who watch so much basketball game don't even realize who is the most entertaining,and most exiting to watch player in the NBA right now and who has the most unbelievable impact in the NBA because of his own style of basketball game. You don't even know what are you talking about to say that I don't watch enough, go prove me wrong is there anybody else in NBA history who can play the game of Basketball like Stephen Curry did, he don't dunk like LeBron or MJ that's all and you won't find anyone in all NBA history who can play the game and effect it so much like Stephen Curry..... Not even close there is nobody else in NBA history you like it or not. If you don't understand how Curry was able to change the game of Basketball, so just mind your own business Instead of saying stupid stuff, like I said I don't take away anything from other legendary players I understand how great they are individually also as a team, all I say is why Curry is my favorite player of all time..
you must have never heard of Michael Jordan. LOL
@@Chevy-hw6lw Everyone knows who the hell is MJ lmao it doesn't matter if it's MJ or LeBron, nobody else in NBA history can do what Curry did and didn't play the game like him not even the goat Michael Jordan nobody gonna guard him from the parking lot lol, nobody gonna run around all over the court chasing him without the ball just to get cook by him from everywhere he want. Curry put more pressure on offense more than anyone else. You don't know NBA basketball if you can't understand that.
The most beautiful game? Look, I LOVE Curry and he's my favorite player in the NBA right now, but I'm going to guess you're younger than 35 years old. Because how on earth can you say Curry has the most beautiful game in a world where MJ played?
This come from Reggie. We all who are old enough knows how he moved without the ball.
sob knicks killer
Reggie.
Ray.
hell, Steph's own father Dell.
pretty much ALL the great shooters from Ray Allen & Kyle Korver going back in time (and throw Klay Thompson in that pile, too) ... they all move WITHOUT the ball to get their shots. Steph was really the first to be able to do it OFF HIS OWN dribble, too ... and thank Dell Curry for THAT.
@@dhinton1 don’t forget RIP Hamilton. He was one of the best at that
@@HooodClassicsTV fair.
Rip could create his own a lil bit, tho.
Reggie spilling real talks and spitting real real facts. Game recognize game it is and I'm here for it
As someone that grew up with 90s basketball. Reggie doesn’t get enough credit. Dear lord that man was cold blooded. Honestly as much as we know steph gonna shoot the ball it’s still not the same as of how guaranteed Reggie was coming down the floor and pulling up in your face🔥🔥🔥🔥
Steph is for sure the 3 point hero, but we also must talk about his literal running of circles around these other great hulking players. He wears them out and kicks in to super human overdrive in the 3rd and 4th quarters.
Reggie!!! As usual, keeping it real. Thumbs up. Curry was in the top 10 last year, he just keeps climbing.
You can't be a top 10 player of all time with only 1 Finals MVP,he's top 15 but without that second he won't make top 10 for me
@@yodakazam lmfao, ok, you make the rules for that.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
The Force is strong with Steph! The Greatest Shooter of All Time! (AND BASKETBALL IS A GAME OF SHOOTING THE BALL THROUGH THE HOOP.)
Curry is such a great shooter nobody talks about how he’s a top 5 finisher at the rim. Any hand, any angle, any defender. MJ had more of an impact because the NBA was still in its infancy and he took the game to another level. Just my opinion but Curry changed the game. He changed how the Warriors constructed their roster. Every team tried to mimic their success.
You know you're hearing a 12-year old comment when he thinks the NBA was in its infancy in 1984.
I'm 70 & go back to the late 60s.The problem: There are 20 top 10 players.No one could do what Pistol Pete did with a BB. OR Bird. and so on..BUT STEPH is I'm another dimension in splashing!!! BTW.Reggie, I'm a Knick fan & still hate what u did to us time after time.
For all haters over Steph Curry, he’s not only shoot 3s, but also a great defender with 1,6 spg & great facilitator with 6,5 apg. That is insane stats to do for Steph career as greatest NBA shooter (with respect to RM31 & RA34). Simply said.
Come on. If you really think he's a "great defender" there's no reason to take you seriously.
@@gumballwaterson1957 he's an above avg defender and has always been. people just nitpick the most famous moments like kyrie torching him and create narratives like curry is a bad defender. lmao casuals everywhere
Curry is not a good defender. At best he would be classified as maybe average.
@@sav2902 No, he's an average at best defender. No above avg defender gets routinely targeted as part of the opposing team's offensive strategy. Curry has definitely improved his defense over the years so that he's hasn't been a defensive liability for probably 6 years or so. But out of the 60 or so starting guards, it's not hard to find 20 better than him defensively and that's not including league backups Brogdon and Beverly e.g.
@@gumballwaterson1957 ??????????? LMFAO URE TROLLING RIGHT? WHO ON THEIR RIGHT MIND WOULD NOT WANT TO TARGET CURRY ON A TEAM WITH KLAY WIGGINS AND GREEN AS THEIR NEXT SHORTEST PLAYERS LMFAOOOOO STOP TALKING PLS
MJ - everybody wants to be clutch and shoot fade away
Steph - everybody wants to shoot 3
Lebron - bruh no one wants to floppp 😀
the best comment so far hahahahahahhaah
Back in the days Reggie may be our teams' rival when he was donning a Indiana Pacers jersey, but now has become hands down our favorite NBA announcer for his keen insights and quick witted remarks. The friendly and familiar voice in America's living room during the Playoffs. His sister was also great with the ball and mic. Sir, please host more table tennis matches with other NBA players. The man takes ping pong seriously like Forest Gump.
The Miller's are winners 🏆 They always were...
Nah, y'all tripping if you dont think he was top 10 after his last 2,5 year. With this playoff run, bro is officially making his application and knocking on the door for his promotion to top 5.
Explain the talent sucks nowadays they can shoot dribble where's the fundamentals of the game u guys throw greatest around like candy it's pathetic lebron is your goat but curry dominated him so curry takes lebron's place in top ten
@@josephsanchez5987 doesn’t matter if he’s top ten or not. That discussion is for when they are done. Right now just enjoy his play. Those discussions about is he or isn’t he, takes away from appreciating amazing game play.
@@josephsanchez5987 Where are the fundamentals of the game you are asking in a league in which the last 4 MVPs have been bigs who rely on fundamentals to be effective. I really have no idea what else you were trying to say but. Please use punctuation man, its not that hard.
@@Omakhara u kidding do you understand basketball bruh
@@Omakhara the game was meant to shoot as close to basket as possible u did that using plays setup plays and big men not from half court I get it threes now are cool but that's not how game was played not to mention back then you could actually play defense and guard players nowadays it's one on one bullshit boring and that's why ratings are dead and there's no more talent in college
I would take curry as my idole player all the time even they don't give enough credit like he should be.curry revolutionized the game, before any player doesn't even think to value shooting before blocking, rebounding,posting.curry changed the mindset of the basketball game, thinking you could shoot everywhere.i mean Shaq,Kenny,and many sports analyst admitted that.
Love this interaction! Gotta love the question and watching Reggie Miller work through his response.
For me , there are 12 players who reasonably have an argument to be in the top 10. In chronological order in which they retired from the NBA...
1. Bill Russell
2. Wilt
3. Kareem
4. Magic Johnson
5. Bird
6. Michael Jordan
7. Hakeem
8. Shaq
9.Kobe
10. Duncan
11. Lebron (active)
12. Curry (active)
Most top 10 lists will feature 10 of these 12 players.
Curry is number 1 on my list becuase he had the courage to say he don’t want no poor people in his area. Very stunning and brave.
Steph Curry has shown that hard work on the skills can elevate your game to the top. You can't become 6'8" with a 46 inch vertical, but you can develop better handles and a better outside shot, and a float game. He is the best normal height player ever. He is the hero for height challenged players, like Allen Iverson was. And he seems like a good guy, that is loyal to his team and fans. This helps with popularity, and the way we perceive him. If he wins another championship . . . . . . . and it could happen.
Steph Curry is indeed one of the best if not the best player of the NBA today to compare with MJ quite an honor, holy angel Steph Curry❤💯 to witness him play in that level with MJ😍
This dude battled Mj, Kobe, Shaq, Lebron, and Duncan so he knows greatness. The fact that he puts Curry in their tier says a lot about Curry.
He is also hyping him up for the present game. Ask him for top 10 in a year without talking about any players before the question. It would change.
Let's not forget it's his former coach who is game planning for him. Insane stuff.
this nba season playoff is so loaded with good matchups..
He isn’t just the greatest shooter. He really is the greatest point guard. He eclipses magic in my opinion with last years championship
Smh. He's nowhere close. How can someone be the greatest PG when a point guard's job is to set up OTHERS? A puny 6.5 assists per game with a mediocre 2.0 to 1 assist to turnover ratio does _not_ equate with Magic, Stockton, Nash, or Kidd's superb passing numbers.
OH lord. As a rookie, Magic played all five positions in the finals. Magic is the best PG ever.
Out of Wilt and Bill Russel for a legacy top 10 pick, it's gotta be Russel, he dominated that decade, he meant more to building the league. He was involved in Civil rights movement. He was that guy.
Both are top 10.
i was watching...russell beat wilt in all the important games
MJ following was one of legend. Words spoken traveled as fast as now with Jordan as it does with Curry. That is how powerful Jordan was, is.
Great interview
There’s 3 lists for me which are GOAT (greatest), BOAT (best), and VOAT (valuable).
I got Steph rn as 9th on Goat, 6th on BOAT, and 4th on VOAT.
VOAT is value as a center piece to a team. Curry’s value to the Warriors is only behind MJ the GOAT, Magic 4th in my GOAT list, and Russell 5th in my GOAT list. His superstar abilities combined with his leadership, selflessness, loyalty, and general character would make me choose him before most even if they are better than him. Even if Bron is better he could quickly leave when things get rough or if he wants to have change in scene. Even if u think Kobe is bet the r which he isn’t, Stephs character and selflessness brings other superstars and get his teammates to play better than him combined with the fact he never has off-court issues or beefs with the front office that puts stress on an organization. If MJ was not accomplished and good of basketball player as he was, I’d even have Steph over him.
He is a dream player to have from an organization standpoint.
Great post
Mine mj Bron kobe
no IOAT? 'I' for Influence or impact outside the court. i got steph 2nd after MJ 😊
@@planetmayhem2012 this list is accurate too lol.
@@planetmayhem2012 Outside? I disagree. But inly cause i have AI 2nd. If it were just America, I'd have AI 1st, but globally MJ had a lot of reach. But it's hard to know who has the most global reach without living everywhere. In Asia and Europe I saw a LOT of Kobe and Kareem. Not sure why though
A Sreph hay q darle su lugar en NBA y su propia definición… no lo podemos comparar con Jordan ni LeBron.. Curry es un revolucionario del juego y está haciendo cosas q los demás no han podido y rompiendo marcas
Tienes razon, cada jugador ha aportado algo para que evolucione la liga, por ello son unicos e inigualables, nomas que hay mucha gente que se aferra a compararlos unos con otros y pienso que eso esta mal. Mientras estos unicornios se mantengan fuera de lesiones, nosotros como espectadores lo vamos a disfrutar.
You can tell the casual fans when they say Curry just the best shooter.. did you watch his finishes in the paint? Did you know he has more paint points than hall of fame big men? Steph is still UNDERRATED
Jordan’s style of play inspired a lot of players following him too. Kobe, T-Mac, Vince, even young LeBron all took that big skilled wing prototype and ran with it.
What’s this have to do with curry?..
Common Reggie! MJ had no social media and was the most recognized sports athlete around the world. He did not need social media to catapult his career.
CAN'T SAY ENOUGH ABOUT HOW IN SHAPE YOU HAVE TO BE TO DO WHAT CURRY DOES.
You were great too, Reg.. great convo
I think MJ’s impact is still bigger because MJ was so impactful away from basketball and brought the world to basketball. But Steph is today’s “I wanna be like Mike”. MJ turned basketball from a giants league to something attainable for any player. Big men from overseas came into the league with handle, 6’10” dudes trying to be guards in HS and college, small guards like AI, Rose, Wade dominating-that’s the MJ effect. And now Steph has pushed the game waaaay back behind the 3 point line. Fast breaks and people are pulling up for 35ft by DESIGN! Teams averaging 1 for 1 on 2pt and 3 pt attempts…The same way MJ’s influenced and impacted the late 80s and entire 90s, Steph has that same influence now.
Top 5 players who impacted the game of basketball the most:
1: MJ
2: Wilt
3: Curry
4: Shaq
5: Lavar Ball
YES. THIS IS IT
Steph is not close but he’s as close as it gets. Famous people in the 90s were more famous, if that makes sense…these days people’s attention is scattered all over the place. Back then you could have one celebrity who was like a superhero.
Ehhh with all the dominant SFs that werent bigs (ESPECIALLY Dr J) that came just before him, I can't say MJ moved basketball to being "for any player". If the guys like AI and Rose played like Jordan you'd have a point - but they didn't. I'd argue AI had more impact on how future players played than MJ did. Guys wanted to be "Like Mike" - but i saw a lot more guys trying to get a wicked crossover
@@GenghisClaus I thought this was a joke, but it seems like every year there's a top 10 prospect that skips college and goes overseas or to the G-League. Not too many people were doing that before Lavar sent his sons to Argentina, but I still can't say he belongs there.
At some point we're going to have to realise a top 10 isn't quite possible. The players at the very top are so close to one another in terms of skill, impact, winning and clutch abilities that it is nearly impossible to separate them. And the game continues on finding its once-in-a-decade or two players.
We need a top 20 with a 1a 1b so forth. Curry is incredible but it's tough to move out all of those legends that should be up there.
@@donaldcampbell9483 my way would be to shuffle the clear top guys. I know what the general consensus is but I cannot separate Wilt, MJ, Kareem and I guess LeBron at this point. Actually, now I think about it LeBron has probably knocked Kareem down a notch as Kareem's claim was sustained greatness and amazing offence and I think LeBron has done it better. Wilt has to be considered the best player ever though I understand when comparing his results against others on the list and against the other big name (Russell) he did not do as well so that hurts his greatness. After those three or four you would have your next set of guys and so on.
I think I would go with a 15 or even a 12 right now because I think as a whole best and great are used interchangeably when setting up these lists.
We already realize that lol
Doing a top 10 is possible. Just cause it's not easy doesn't mean it isn't possible. If you're worried about leaving someone out, might as well just name a top 50 or top 100 or top 150...everyone gets a prize.
I'm gonna sit back and wait til his career is OVER before I see about Steph (and Giannis too, for that matter) in the top 10. NOT bcuz he ain't worthy (cuz he certainly IS. without question.) but bcuz of who I have in my top 10. he likely WILL end up around my top 5 (maybe not in it ... that's MJ, Kobe, LBJ, Bill, and Wilt ... that's almost a Fort Knox list to crack), but I want to let his career play out first.
Great point on the impact of both players…everyone wanted to fly like Jordan, and now everyone wants be the un-guardable player that drops 3’s all night.
Great conversation
It's not just 3s, but his handles and stamina. He can shoot off the dribble. Not to mention his mid range game as well as finishing at the cup!!
SALUTE Reggie....U influenced Stephs game Tremendously.....I think the frantic movement with and without the ball is a MAJOR part of Stephs Success....And Constant Motion was Reggies Middle Name...lol 🏀
It’s not just that he’s a great BB player, but that he’s changed the game… there are very few players who’ve actually changed the game…
Thank you Miller. You speak of my mind and opinion about Stephen Curry’s legacy. Reggie Miller and Charles Barkley’s sport opinions are the very best opinions within sport community
You have to pick up Steph full court and try to hound him all game...unfortunately theres very few guys that will offer up to do that...the only guy i can think of doing that is Pat Bev.
Unless your name is Kyrie Irving then you try to dominate him.
Only a few guys in _today's_ cream puff league maybe. The Dobermans would have locked. him. down.
not just one of the greatest shooter. but one of the games greatest scorers...
NOT!
Because the rules allow it today. Scoring stats are meaningless across NBA generations. Rules are simply too different. Curry would be coming off the bench averaging 12 a night and under 30% from the 3 in the 80s and 90s. His career would also have been shortened by a third due to the wear and tear.
@@mensrea1251 so are stats meaningless in the NFL because of the rules being different 🤔
@@atg1338 First of all, “meaningless across nba generations” not “meaningless”. The two mean different things. And yes, even in the nfl comparing stats across generations is a pretty meaningless exercise if the rules have changed significantly. Ryan Tannehill has more 4000 yard passing seasons than John Elway and Joe Montana COMBINED. Ryan fkn Tannehill. Digest that.
@@mensrea1251 the rules have always changed in professional basketball. as well as other sports. the bad boy pistons were mugging players. particularly his airness. hence the rule change. i have no way of knowing what type of role curry would have played in another era. but his skills speak loud dont hate the player hate the game.
"He's the greatest shooter the game has ever seen" - Reggie Miller
Curry should be on discussion for goat. Here is why, players are way more athletic now. It’s no joke
I put Steph next to Jordan. People ignored the fact that he's only 6'2, yet, he outplayed, outsmart and outscore most of the best in his era. Even lebron in their playoffs/championships matchups, he has the better record. The greatest shooter ever. Very entertaining to watch, and has changed the way the game is played.
Curry top 10 he’s not close to Bron Mike or kobe
And if we do an actual debate you know all three of them guys above curry
And Jordan is 6 5 1/2.
Got to have Bill Russell he was a beast and no one can relate. 11 🏆
Thank you Reggie!
over 25 years of Basketball ,watched Jordan Area ,growing up and now Curry is one of the best I have seen since Jordan period end of discussion
I know Larry's career was shortened due to injury but at a certain point you have to weigh total accomplishments over what could've been. I think you have to bump him out of the top 10 for Curry.
Correct, what could have been is totally irrelevant. Curry is way better than Bird or Magic at this age. Longevity and durability matter.
@@gsp3428 since Curry is top 10, Hakeem or shaq would have to take a notch down. Bird & Magic's impact on the game and dominance in which is arguably the most important decade in NBA history is part of the story. Hakeem or Shaq do not have the accomplishments of both players.
Magic and that guy you’re trying to bump Larry Bird are 2/3 of the reason basketball is as big as it it today. his spot is solidified doesn’t matter what curry do. i’m not even about to take time to explain how cold and legendary bird was cause your a curry guy but it’s a reason bird is top 10 all time no matter what list
Larry Bird absolutely belongs in top 10 all time. He was the Steph Curry of the 80s. I grew up trying to shoot 3s like Bird.
@@conchobar right! like imagine trying to take bird out the top 10 for Steph 😭 that's ridiculous these kids dangerous these days
Steph changed the game way more than MJ actually changed the game. MJ just mastered the game as it was. As Reggie said people couldn't even do what MJ is doing, but there are some great shooters now in the league because of Steph.
They both have a had big impacts on the game but Jordan’s record, achievements, his global impact…Curry has not matched that yet. And Curry benefits from the era he plays that isnt as physical. I dont think Jordan would be as susccessful in today’s game just as Curry would not succeed in Jordan’s time
Everyone wanted to be Mike!
@@setransou How would Jordan be less successful in today's game? Jordan would live at the free throw line in this touch foul climate.
Love Steph. He’s not in Jordan’s stratosphere. Jordan was the most famous person in the world. All over the world he was the closest thing to a real life superhero. Now we have Jordan memes and he’s known as this psychotically competitive guy. But he was every kid’s hero back then.
@@setransou Jordan is Kawhi, Butler, and Kyrie rolled in one with Ja explosiveness and Westbrook motors
When one of the greatest shooters ever says you're the greatest shooter the game has ever seen you're goated
Top tens get harder each year would love to see reggies top 10 in another 20years.
Steph is not just the greatest shooter God ever created, He's also the greatest offensive player who ever play the game! He's a full package!
Kobe, Tracey McGrady & kyrie Irving might disagree with you.
Michael Jeffrey Jordan - 10 scoring titles (and would've been 12 if his dad hadn't been killed) in a _much_ tougher and more physical era.
Steph Curry - 2 scoring titles in a cream puff era in which no one is allowed to touch him or even play defense at all.
His defense was impressive too.
Love Reg's insight!
great show....
I think steph will still have a bigger impact on the game as a whole with the way he plays than MJ if they were both in this era because what steph does look so easy compared to MJ that looks so complicated
Explain that further , I wanna make sure I’m grasping what you are saying correctly
I know what you're trying to say but have to respectfully disagree. The best way to put it each player is generational they both represent their era and what was relevant at the time. The two players can't coexist as they both transcend the game in their own way. Thus they are both needed for historical purpose and moving the "needle" forward it's not a comparison thing.
@@casiemny1219 I think in his words what he's trying to say is what steph does is more relatable hence is use of the word easy when describing what steph does. As opposed to MJ which is not as relatable.
I understand what you mean.
Is easier for fans to think they can do what Steph do vs what MJ does.
So if both were playing now. Steph would impact the game more because of that.
I do agree. People now think they can do what Steph does.
Nah. Jordan was too consistent and Steph is too streaky.
My Top 20 is (And I'm a 16 y/o basketball player):
1. MJ
2. LBJ
3. Kareem
4. Kobe
5. Tim Duncan
6. Steph Curry
7. Magic
8. Larry Bird
9. Bill Russell
10. Shaq
11. Hakeem Olajuwon
12. Oscar Robertson
13. Jerry West
14. Dwayne Wade
15. Dirk Nowitzki
16. David Robinson
17. Kevin Durant
18. Karl Malone
19. Moses Malone
20. John Stockton or Dominique Wilkins
Kobe? 😂
good list on top10
Mostly good, seems researched. Kobe’s been overrated due to his tragic death. Few people had him top 10 before the accident. Kobe is 11 or 12 for me.
Also, you need Wilt Chamberlin in your top 20.
My TopTen since 2019:
1. Michael Jordan
2. Bill Russell
3. Wilt Chamberlain
4. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
5. Tim Duncan
6. Larry Bird
7. Lebron James
8. Magic Johnson
9. Stephen Curry
10. Shaq O'Neal
"we need to stop with the shooting label on stephen curry and put the scoring label on him. his scoring is different" -Kendrick Perkins
(Yes, kendrick perkins had a great curry take)
Agree! Curry elevated the game like MJ.
38 shots!?! Shooter has no problem jacking up that kind of volume of shots in any game.
And making 52%? All do respect to Koby and others, Steph is the most efficient scorer to play the game. All three levels, from the parking lot, to under the basket. We have not seen this animal before in the game.
Watch a game, dude. That wasn't shot jacking. You talking about a completely unrelated thing.
@@TranelHawkins why bring KoMe into this conversation?
@@sp_liberated bcoz kobe alwys attemps that vulome shot and curry is more efficient than kobe
38 shots in a game is the most ever in his career. The stat is important cause he didnt get many point with Free Throws.
MJ
Bron
Kareem
Kobe
Steph
Magic
Duncan
Shaq
Russell
Bird
If you act like Magic, Bird, Duncan, ect.. are better players than Steph along with steph changing the game isn’t in your top 10, then ur delusional, and its sad that Steph might actually need 7-8 rings for these old heads to realize that he’s one of the goats, period.
Magic 5 titles 9 trips to the finals 3 mvps 3 finals mvp.... only 3 guy's have 3 titles 3 reg season mvp awards and 3 finals mvp and stef isn't one of them. Stef couldn't beat the Raptors without KD and Klay. Stef needed KD to beat Cleveland twice
There is another player that might be better than 3 to 4 guys on that list but he only got 2 rings....so I understand why you might not have put him there. (Olajuwon)
There is also another player that deserves to be there as well. (Wilt)
@@atg1338 yeah steph couldn’t beat one of the greatest defensive teams of all time with his guys injured and the next best scorer being Quinn Cook.
Steph has 4 Chips, FMVP, ONLY Unanimous, 2X MVP, 2X Scoring Champion, 50/40/90 Club, Most Made 3’s in NBA History, CHANGED THE GAME OF BASKETBALL.. and is a flat out better player than magic.
@@peterguidry6084 no, His Peak longevity stopped him, if he would have won his rings when MJ wasn’t on hiatus and would have win 1 more than I would have him higher. I have him around 13-11
@KingRyuMC I'm talking actual player....not necessarily rings.
Hakeem had no weakness
He was Elite at Defense and Offense
#1 Recorded Shot Blocker in NBA History
Finished his career top 10 in 5 Different categories
He was an Anomaly....finished Top Greatest Ever in Steals....No center Ever did that
He played like Guard....But still had the Skillset of an Old School Center....He had a Crossover, spin moves, Fadeaway Jumper, Midrange Jumper, The Dream Shake with counter moves and More.
The only issue was for most of his prime...about 6 to 7 yrs he never had a costar like everyone else in the top 10 for Most of their Career.
In 86...with an actual team and a Costar in Ralph Sampson....Olajuwon led the Rockets to the Finals, whipping the Showtime Lakers in 5.
The Lakers had Older Kareem, Magic, Cooper, and Worthy.
The Rockets lost to the Celtics in 6.
That team had Bird, McHale, Parish, D. Johnson and Bill Walton.
Notice how all these legends....had unstoppable talent...And Hakeem almost beat Both the Lakers and Celtics in the same yr.
Fast Forward to 95...Hakeem led a team that beat damn Near 3 60 plus win teams in the West And then Beat the #1 Seeded Orlando Magic in the East
And 94 won a title as the Only Superstar on his team
He has done Unprecedented things
I think Steph is absolutely top 10. Greatest shooter of all-time i think he's also one of the greatest scorers of all-time.
Practice creates an efficiency in scoring. Their are the basics aside from that yin can hit any shot with mind over matter.
SHAQ being mentioned as a Top 10 Player of all time...is laughable🤣
If shaq had the same discipline he has now in Business back in his prime... He would've been easily top 10 with 3 more championships..There was no one more intimidating and unplayable than shaq in his prime.
Belly aching COMEDY
@@zulfanbakri7640 If worms had machine guns birds wouldn't FuQ with em
@Lanier Jr If worms had machine guns birds wouldn't FuQ with em
@@alanduff1054 Yeah they would. Hunger will drive you to risk your own life.
Definetly curry makes it to the top 10 NBA list man .no question about it should arise ..
I admire Reggie Miller,praising what is arguably the greatest shooter of all time,coming from someone who himself is a deadly shooter,that is humility in the highest level.
No envious comments,just sincere comment in a honest manner.
Praise and Respect Reggie Miller.
Steph (Chef) Curry is an orchestra. Shooting is just one of his MANY instruments!
When I was a kid, I started out hoisting up 3s like Reggie Miller 😂
My son is playing AAU 14U, and EVERY KID is out there chucking 3s and shots thinking they are steph. Steph has changed the way the sport is played at every level. NBA teams went from shooting 11 3s a game to nearly 35 attempts a game since Steph came into the league.
At this moment yes curry is in the top 10 of all time. He does it with less physical talent, and he does it relatively longer than most. MJ, LeBron, Kareem, Magic, Bird, Shaq, Duncan, Kobe and Curry.
Curry is top 10 without a doubt but debatable as to whether he had a comparable impact on the game. Wilt made the NBA change rules to stop him. Magic and Bird saved the NBA from bankruptcy and MJ made the sport global in an age without social media.
Idk about "without a doubt". The only top 10 players "without a doubt" are MJ, Kareem, Bron, Magic, and Duncan. No matter who's making the list, if they know NBA history those 4 players always in top 10 based on whatever criteria is used. Everyone else sometimes gets left out. Curry's in that same group of "sometimes gets left out"
Steph basically channeled MJ from the 1993 and 1998 NBA Finals for this Game 7. I'm old enough to remember ... Chicago only won TWO of their six chips at home. they blew chances to do so in 1993 and 1998. in BOTH instances ... MJ basically told his teammates that if you don't believe we can win this next game, don't board this plane. Golden State knew they blew Game 6. That was on them. Steph was gonna be great in Game 7, but he KNEW that if his team didn't do their jobs (whatever that entailed during the game) what he did wasn't gonna matter.
Back when Reggie was playing it was hard to imagine a shooter ever being better than him, but Curry it’s lights out the greatest shooter of all time and it’s not even close.
1. Michael Jordan
2. Kareem Abdul Jabbar
3. Larry Bird
4. Magic Johnson
5. Hakeem Olajuwon
6. Tim Duncan
7. LeBron James
8. Shaquille O’Neal
9. Kobe Bryant
10. Steph Curry
Well said
Reggie your the man. One of the greatest shooters of all time top 3
I got Reggie as a top three shooters with klay and Steph. Ray Allen not on my list because he went to join lebron and just sit in the corner to shoot his threes. Klay and Steph and Reggie do them off the dribble and catch and shoot
He's also one of the most entertaining players i've ever seen!
I like reggies honest reviews
Regardless of SC30 will be included or not in the top 10 of all time, he have already imprinted himself as one of the greatest
I'm a big proponent of having two Top 10 NBA player lists; one for Big Men (Centers and Power Forwards) and another for Non-Big Men (Small Forwards and Guards). It's hard enough to compare players from different eras, much less compare guys who play different positions. With that said, my Top 10 Lists would look like this:
Bigs: 1. Kareem, 2. Wilt, 3. Russell, 4. Shaq, 5. Duncan, 6. Olajuwon, 7. Karl Malone, 8. George Mikan, 9. Moses Malone, 10. Dirk Nowitzki or David Robinson
Non-Bigs: 1. Jordan, 2. Magic, 3. Kobe, 4. LeBron, 5. Bird , 6. John Stockton, 7. Oscar Robertson, 8. Steph Curry, 9. John Havilicek, 10. Steve Nash, Jason Kidd, or Kevin Durant
All this says is that it is easy to say someone is "Top 10" until you actually try and put together that Top 10 list and realize that you have 18 guys on it... it's also too easy to either forget or dismiss some of the great players from the past even though their championship pedigrees and stats stack up against many modern players.