Isiah Thomas and Steph Curry share the rare distinction of being the shortest players to win NBA Finals MVP, but the similarities seem to end there, at least according to Zeke himself. In fact, Zeke shuts down Curry comparisons outright. The 6’1″ Pistons legend, who led his team to back-to-back titles in 1989 and 1990, isn’t buying into the hype. In his eyes, Curry—standing at 6’2″—has more in common with Allen Iverson than with him.
Zeke Shuts Down Curry Comparisons—The PG Debate Heats Up!
“When I see Curry now, he reminds me more of Allen Iverson,” Thomas boldly stated, reigniting the age-old debate. Iverson, like Curry, had one goal in mind whenever he stepped onto the court: score. “Curry, much like Iverson, shows up with one thing in mind—scoring.”
This observation strikes right at the heart of what makes Curry unique in NBA history. Sure, he’s a point guard by title, but everyone knows that his primary talent lies in his unparalleled shooting. He’s a scorer first, playmaker second—just like Iverson during his heyday with the Philadelphia 76ers.
A quick glance at Curry’s stats backs up this claim. Throughout his career, he’s averaged 9.2 three-point attempts per game—far more than his 6.4 assists per game. Last season alone, Curry sank an average of 4.8 three-pointers per contest, with just 5.1 assists. Compare that to Isiah Thomas, whose 9.3 assists per game far outweighed his rare three-point attempts (just 1.4 per game), and you can see the difference in playstyle.
“Magic Johnson and I had to maintain balance,” Zeke added, throwing some shade. “We had to score and assist, not just focus on scoring. Curry and Iverson? They’re cut from the same cloth—a scorer’s mindset.”
Meanwhile, Curry has stirred the pot with his own audacious claim: he’s the greatest point guard in NBA history. In an interview with Gilbert Arenas, the “Baby-faced Assassin” declared himself the best PG ever—a statement that instantly ruffled feathers. Magic Johnson, the undisputed king of assists, wasn’t shy in shutting down that notion.
“If he’s got more than five championships, three Finals MVPs, and three league MVPs, then yeah, he’s the best,” Magic quipped sarcastically. “But until then, I’ve got the numbers that say otherwise.”
Curry’s position in NBA history is certainly up for debate. A point guard in name, but a shooter at heart, he challenges the very definition of the role. Whether he’s truly the best PG ever or not, there’s no denying that Steph Curry’s legacy is one of the most controversial topics in modern basketball.
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