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Stephen Curry's placement in Bleacher Report's Top 100 NBA Players of All Time list, where he ranks 10th, has sparked significant debate. While universally acknowledged as an all-time great, the greatest shooter ever, a four-time champion, and a two-time MVP, his exact position on the all-time list is contentious.
Bleacher Report justified Curry's high ranking by emphasizing his transformative impact on the game, surpassing even LeBron James in reshaping basketball. They highlighted that beyond his shooting, Curry uniquely leverages his gravity to exhaust defenses in multiple ways, making his teams fundamentally better. His scalability to play alongside anyone and his one-of-a-kind qualitative and stylistic impact were also cited, arguing the Warriors' success peaks with him.
The primary controversy stems from Curry being ranked directly above Kobe Bryant at number 11. Many, particularly younger generations, consider Bryant one of the greatest players ever, making Curry's placement ahead of him a point of contention.
Conversely, others argue Curry's ranking at 10 is too low. They point out he has more championships than Larry Bird (ranked 8th), more MVPs than Shaquille O'Neal (ranked 6th), and the same number of All-NBA selections as Magic Johnson (ranked 4th), despite playing in a more competitive league era.
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