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12 hours ago
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"It's all metrics, it has nothing to do with our feelings" - Gilbert Arenas on Steph Curry ranking higher than Kobe Bryant in the top 100 list
"It's all metrics, it has nothing to do with our feelings" - Gilbert Arenas on Steph Curry ranking higher than Kobe Bryant in the top 100 list originally appeared on Basketball Network. When Bleacher Report recently unveiled its list of the top 100 players in NBA history, fans across the basketball world were stunned by what many viewed as blatant disrespect towards Kobe Bryant. The Black Mamba was ranked just outside the top 10, landing at No. 11, one spot behind Stephen Curry. While the majority of fans consider Kobe to be a better all-around player, a bigger inspiration, a more idolized figure and a more accomplished legend than Steph, Gilbert Arenas wasn't surprised by the ranking. In fact, he explained why fans should question the metrics used for such rankings instead of doubting the greatness of any player placed above KB24. Gil reacts to Steph being placed ahead of Kobe in the Top 100 list Aside from the fact that Kobe has more championships (five to Curry's four) and one more Finals MVP, he also boasts seven additional All-Star selections, two more All-Star Game MVPs and four more All-NBA selections than Steph. Kob' ranks fourth in total points (including the postseason and regular season), is tied for second in total All-NBA selections. The late Laker legend is also third in overall All-Star nods and third in 40-point games. Such stats reinforce the depth of his resume and why fans often hold him highly in the GOAT conversation. Although many argue that Bryant was the second coming of Michael Jordan, while Curry revolutionized the modern game with his 3-point shooting, Arenas pointed out that the latter's higher placement in the rankings is clearly based on modern metrics. Fans shouldn't let that influence their personal views or emotional connection to either player. "It's easier if you follow the same metrics that I follow. MVP? You get 1000 points. Scoring title? You get 900 (points). First Team All-Offense? You get 800 (points)," Arenas said. "Then, you kinda see how they came up with it. Hence why, last month, because of the metric, I said when the new list comes out, I said Kobe fans and Curry fans… not real Kobe fans. But Kobe-Kobe fans. It's two different people… Kobe-Kobe fans and Curry fans are about to be at war because I looked at the criteria, I'm counting Steph's points, and I'm like, 'Ah! S–t!' It's all metrics, man, it has nothing to do with our feelings," the retired guard Kobe have been ahead of Steph? If the argument against Kobe's ranking is based on the idea that he won three of his titles as a sidekick to Shaquille O'Neal, then it is only fair to bring up that Steph's championship path was significantly boosted by the presence of Kevin Durant. Without KD joining the Golden State Warriors, there's no guarantee that Steph would have secured the 2017 and 2018 titles, especially after how the Cleveland Cavaliers stole the title from his grasp a year before. Even when the Warriors did win, it was Durant who earned Finals MVP honors both times. Nevertheless, while debates and narratives can be shaped to support either side, whether one thinks Kobe should be higher or Steph deserves the edge, the truth is that both players are not just among the most accomplished in NBA history, but also among the most influential. They have each inspired generations with their game and drawn millions of fans towards the story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jul 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
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16 hours ago
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NBA schedule Leak, Cooper Flagg vs. Dylan Harper and fan hot takes with Slightly Biased
Kevin O'Connor is joined by Slightly Biased to break down leaks of NBA Opening Night and Christmas Day matchups ahead of the Thursday full schedule release. One of the biggest games includes no. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks taking on no. 2 pick Dylan Harper and the San Antonio Spurs. But don't miss out on LeBron James vs. Steph Curry as the Lakers and Warriors face off on opening night and the Houston Rockets square up against reigning NBA champs Oklahoma! Later, Kevin and Slightly react to listeners' hottest NBA takes. Will Victor Wembanyama win MVP as well as DPOY next season? Is it possible Jayson Tatum returns for the Celtics AND they're in the Eastern Conference Finals?! All this and much more on the Kevin O'Connor Show! (1:08) Rockets @ Thunder on opening night (5:23) Warriors @ Lakers on opening night (11:41) Harper & Spurs @ Flagg & Mavs (17:27) Christmas Day games (23:49) Slightly Biased, Spot On, or So Wrong? Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor Show Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🖥️
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a day ago
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Kevin Durant appears to shade former Warriors teammate Steph Curry
Kevin Durant appears to shade former Warriors teammate Steph Curry originally appeared on The Sporting News Former two-time Golden State Warriors Finals MVP Kevin Durant has taken a bit of an indirect dig at former teammate Stephen Curry. After eight frustrating seasons logged playing alongside one of the league's more inefficient, ball-dominant jump shooters in Russell Westbrook on the Oklahoma City Thunder (and nine in Oklahoma City overall), then-free agent Durant decided to sign with a team that had won an NBA-record 73 games just the year before. Armed with Durant, Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green — four Hall of Famers in their absolute primes — the new-look Warriors obliterated the competition for three straight seasons together, appearing in three consecutive NBA Finals and only losing in 2019, when wear and tear yielded devastating injuries for Durant and Thompson against the Toronto Raptors. Durant, a versatile two-way behemoth and one of the best scorers ever, supplanted Curry (himself a two-time league MVP) as the Warriors' clear best player during those runs — again, during Curry's prime. MORE NEWS:Warriors coach Steve Kerr reveals only reason he still has his job The perennially online now-Houston Rockets power forward shed some light on why he is now so loathed by Golden State fans, although his guess may be a bit off the mark. "[Why] do [Warriors] fans hate KD lmao," asked fan @Sc30pion. "Them finals MVPs, they will never recover," Durant replied, seemingly alluding to the fact that he won both Finals MVP awards in the two championships he won alongside Curry and co., in 2017 and '18. Curry also missed out on the honor in 2015. Forward Andre Iguodala took home the award instead. Curry finally won his lone Finals MVP while leading the Warriors to their 2022 title, years after Durant's departure. Ultimately, Durant may be overlooking another big reason fans are frustrated with them: the 6-foot-11 superstar ditched Golden State after just three seasons for the Brooklyn Nets. He then forced his way to the Phoenix Suns in a 2023 trade, and just this summer was flipped to the Rockets. Fans may be envious that the player who left nabbed Finals MVP awards that otherwise would have been Curry's, but of course Durant's otherworldly play helped ensure Golden State would even make three more Finals. Really, wouldn't it make more sense for fans to feel frustrated that a soon-to-be-37-year-old player who's still a top-25 level talent abandoned the team so quickly, when he clearly had so much more high-level basketball left to play? MORE NEWS:Warriors taking hard stance in latest Jonathan Kuminga negotiation news
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2 days ago
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"The reason I'm still here is because Steph Curry is still here"- Steve Kerr opened up about completing 11 seasons with the Warriors
"The reason I'm still here is because Steph Curry is still here"- Steve Kerr opened up about completing 11 seasons with the Warriors originally appeared on Basketball Network. Coaching in the NBA has never been more challenging, given the increased termination rate in recent years. Among the few exceptions is Steve Kerr, who has built a solid association with the Golden State Warriors. Going strong, he is soon to enter his 12th season with the franchise. Taking the reins from Mark Jackson in 2014, Kerr has cemented his name as a Top 15 coach in NBA history. He coached the Warriors to four championships, six Finals and a 73-9 season. However, Coach Kerr does not shy away from crediting most of his success to Stephen Curry. During a recent appearance on the Glue Guys Podcast, Kerr discussed his successful partnership with Curry as well as experimenting with new coaching methods. "First of all, I'm well aware the reason I'm still here is because Steph Curry is still here. I'm not being modest, I'm just telling the truth," said Kerr, drawing parallels to the relationship between Gregg Popovich and Tim Duncan. The Warriors coach added, "The only reason we're here is because the lottery fell our way, we got Tim Duncan, other people didn't. So that's how I feel about Steph. If I didn't have Steph, I would have been like every other NBA coach and lasted a few years and then gone somewhere else," mentioned Kerr, who felt Curry provided a lot of stability and continuity to the organization. The Warriors coach-player duo Both Kerr and Curry hold each other in high regard, recognizing their contributions to one another's careers. While Mark Jackson laid the foundation for Curry and his Splash Brother, Klay Thompson, Coach Kerr was the perfect candidate to take over from there. In his first season as coach, he guided the Warriors to the first seed in the NBA with 67 wins, with Steph named league MVP. Not done, the duo helped end the 40-year-old championship drought. Making it to the Finals each year between 2015 and 2019, they won three titles. Many believed their window was closed after Kevin Durant signed with the Nets during his 2019 free agency. Nonetheless, Kerr and Curry never lost faith, bouncing back in 2022 with their fourth title together. The pair has a 71.4 percent success rate with the Warriors. Kerr addressed staying relevant with his coaching When Kerr assumed the coaching duties of the Warriors in 2014, he took the uncharted path, finding monumental success in it. Defying most norms, the Dubs played a brand of basketball characterized by floor spacing, unselfishness, fast-paced action, and a 3-point orientation. "The game is changing constantly. It's just amazing from year to year and to see the differences. I just think it's really important to collaborate with your staff and to encourage the young coaches to really bring a lot of ideas to the table. I really lean on my younger coaches. One of the ways the league is so different now is that it we're now a developmental league," explained Coach Kerr, who felt there was more emphasis on playing games every day over practices in the modern era. There has been a growing narrative around Kerr lately when it comes to grooming young talent on the roster. The 2016 COTY has been facing criticism for overlooking the development of next-gen talent, as seen in the cases of James Wiseman, Jonathan Kuminga, and Moses Moody. Though Curry continues to be in peak conditioning, there will come a point when he will have to hang up his boots. Hence, the front office and coaching staff must forecast and build towards a more prosperous story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Aug 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
3 days ago
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"He's such a vibe" — Fans celebrate Ayesha and Stephen Curry's energy at Golden State Valkyries game
The Curry couple was spotted at the game (Image via Instagram / @ayeshacurry) Golden State Warriors legend Stephen Curry recently showed his support for the new local team in San Francisco by attending a Golden State Valkyries game with his wife, Ayesha Curry . At the Chase Centre, they were seen having a good time after the team defeated the Los Angeles Sparks. The couple was also spotted in a happy mood. During the match, they were seen hyping up the team as Steph Curry did a little dance. As a result, many fans were thrilled to see him at the game and cheered on after his performance. Stephen and Ayesha Curry light up the Chase Centre as Golden State Valkyries secure a big win The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 72-59 on Saturday night, entertaining their home crowd at Chase Centre. Together, Veronica Burton and Cecilia Zandalasini scored 30 points. Now, to hype them up, the Curry couple was present during the match. As fans applauded the Golden State Warriors icon and his wife, the couple was recognized on the Jumbotron. The Golden State Warriors, led by Steph Curry to four NBA championships, have a sister squad in the Golden State Valkyries. The Chase Centre serves as their home court as well. While her well-known husband was enjoying himself, Ayesha appeared to be dancing a little herself. Meanwhile, fans reacted as the videos from the match went viral. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Independence Day Sale - New Arrivals Selling Fast Luxury Watches Shop Now Undo They took to X to express their opinion. One said, 'he's such a vibe.' One fan simply used the fire emoji to hype up the icon and his dance. Another one wrote, 'Got Steph Curry in the building he built.' Fans reacted as the NBA icon danced at joy (Image via X) Furthermore, one fan wrote, 'the currys at the valkyries game tonight at chase center,' while another fan simply used three goat emojis, emphasizing that the icon is a G.O.A.T. or Greatest of All Time. Additionally, another one wrote, 'The Bay Area ought to have 10 days of mourning the day this man retires.' Fans reacted as the NBA icon was spotted at the game (Image via X) The two also visited Cameron Brink , their god-sister, whose family has a very close association with the Currys. From their university days, Steph Curry's parents, Dell and Sonya, have been very close to Cameron Brink's parents. On the other hand, the Golden State Valkyries won the match and earned a 15-15 record in the WNBA . The Los Angeles Sparks' three-game winning streak was broken with their defeat. Meanwhile, the G.S. Valkyries' two-game losing streak also ended. Also read: Stephen Curry exposed by sister and god-sister as Damion Lee reveals what really drives the NBA superstar Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
