Kendrick Perkins Shares Clear Judgment on Stephen Curry’s Impact

Curry’s four championships, his two MVP awards, his scoring titles, and his 12 All-Star selections create a path that he built after 2016, when ESPN ranked him fourth among all-time point guards behind Magic Johnson, Oscar Robertson, and John Stockton.

Perkins went even further by making a rare historical comparison. “There are only two players to win an Olympic gold medal, multiple MVPs, multiple NBA titles, and multiple scoring titles. That’s Steph and Michael Jordan,” Perkins added.  

Putting Curry next to Jordan in any category is a big deal, and Perkins did it on purpose. Magic Johnson’s case is still very strong, though. Five championships, three Finals MVPs, three league MVPs, and two steals titles, all in fewer seasons.

And if that performance is any sign, the greatest point guard debate may already have an answer.

Stephen Curry takes over late to pull the Warriors back from the edge

That argument didn’t stay in the realm of ideas for long. Stephen Curry came onto the court and took charge, leading the Warriors to a 126-121 comeback win over the Clippers, which kept their season alive.

He scored 35 points in the end. But the last nine and a half minutes were very different. Curry scored 11 points in that time, which changed a loss that seemed certain into a statement win.

What makes it hurt more? He had thought about ending his season early to protect his knee. Without him, Golden State had lost 18 games and won 9. He came back anyway and delivered right when things were at their worst.

The Warriors did this without Moses Moody and Jimmy Butler. But they won anyway. The Phoenix Suns are up next, and they need to win one more game to keep their postseason run going.