Who’s the best-ever NBA forward? For Steph Curry, the answer was never LeBron James. Kobe Over LeBron was his stance, bold, controversial, and sure to leave fans divided.
Kobe Over LeBron? Steph Curry’s Controversial All-Time NBA Picks
Curry, the Golden State Warriors’ sharpshooting maestro, has had his share of high-stakes battles with LeBron James, particularly during four consecutive NBA Finals clashes from 2015 to 2018, where Curry’s Warriors triumphed three times. Yet, despite their storied history, the rivalry between these two legends isn’t as bitter as some think. In fact, LeBron himself claims there’s no rivalry, and their recent collaboration to secure Olympic gold for Team USA in Paris seemed to support that.
Yet, Curry’s choice for the NBA’s greatest forward turned more than a few heads. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t LeBron. Initially, he gave a nod to Larry Bird, the Celtics legend, but swiftly switched to another NBA icon—Kobe Bryant. Yes, the Mamba over King James. It’s a choice loaded with respect, loyalty, and maybe a bit of old-school sentimentality.
Curry’s all-time starting five showcases some true powerhouses. His lineup? Magic Johnson runs the point, Michael Jordan—deemed by many as the basketball GOAT—dominates the shooting guard position. Tim Duncan, the Spurs’ silent yet deadly legend, locks down power forward. And at center, the Big Diesel himself, Shaquille O’Neal, stands tall. Notably, Steph didn’t slot himself in, despite being hailed as the greatest shooter ever. He humbly preferred Magic at point guard.
Curiously, when pushed to rank himself against LeBron, Curry’s playful confidence resurfaced. In a light-hearted interview, he cheekily chose himself over LeBron, Kobe, Duncan, and even MJ. But when the tone grew serious, the 36-year-old softened. “It’s impossible to compare across eras,” he mused. “There are multiple GOATs. People love the barbershop debates, but comparing legends from different times? It’ll never end.”
This heated conversation among fans shows no sign of stopping. Whether Curry’s picks are a subtle dig or a testament to basketball legends, one thing’s clear: the debate rages on, hotter than ever.
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