Does Steph Curry Justify Greater Than an 99 Overall Rating?

[cima]

Quote: Originally Posted by E The Rhymer

And Jordan was perfect in every way and had absolutely no weakness or area of his game he wasn't the best at? Don't get me wrong I'm not saying Jordan wasn't great and all but by the logic u are using no one should be a 99 not even Jordan.

Not really, Jordan was above average at everything other than 3 point shooting. We're talking about a guy who once averaged 32.5/8/8 in a season. Arguably the greatest scorer of all-time and he is also arguably a top 5 defender. He makes perfect sense for 99 overall. Within their current scale and how a player is rated 99, MJ as a 99 works. To make Curry a 99, you'd have to rate him higher than his actual ability and that's not right.

[GradyMac]

Quote: Originally Posted by jcmreds

If prime MJ played in today's soft *** NBA he would average 45 and shoot 60%.

Just don't forget that you couldn't play defense in a zone when Jordan played. I understand hand checking was legal; but if Jordan played today he would face some type of help zone constantly.

He would still be great; but people often forget about zone defense being legal now.

[GradyMac]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mauer4MVP

There is no perfect player. And he's a good defender, rebounder for his size/position, and a really good ball handler/passer.

Where did I say anything about perfect. I simply explained that Curry doesn't need a higher ranting than 99 because he isn't the best player in the game.

Why are you qualifying his rebounding skills ("for his size"); size doesn't matter when we are talking about the best. period. Now if we are talking about the best short PGs...okay.

[SpeedyClaxton]

Quote: Originally Posted by E The Rhymer

And Jordan was perfect in every way and had absolutely no weakness or area of his game he wasn't the best at? Don't get me wrong I'm not saying Jordan wasn't great and all but by the logic u are using no one should be a 99 not even Jordan.

No, Jordan is GOAT period. He was above average at anything you could ask from player except 3pt and even so he managed to score ridiculous numbers. I am only saying how 2K compensate and overrates Curry weak sides just for the sake of the number 99.

[Mauer4MVP]

Quote: Originally Posted by GradyMac

Where did I say anything about perfect. I simply explained that Curry doesn't need a higher ranting than 99 because he isn't the best player in the game. Why are you qualifying his rebounding skills ("for his size"); size doesn't matter when we are talking about the best. period. Now if we are talking about the best short PGs...okay.

Well he was 3rd in rebounding among point guards.

[Mauer4MVP]

Quote: Originally Posted by cima

Not really, Jordan was above average at everything other than 3 point shooting. We're talking about a guy who once averaged 32.5/8/8 in a season. Arguably the greatest scorer of all-time and he is also arguably a top 5 defender. He makes perfect sense for 99 overall. Within their current scale and how a player is rated 99, MJ as a 99 works. To make Curry a 99, you'd have to rate him higher than his actual ability and that's not right.

And current Curry IS the greatest offensive player ever with good defense.

[Mauer4MVP]

Quote: Originally Posted by SpeedyClaxton

No, Jordan is GOAT period. He was above average at anything you could ask from player except 3pt and even so he managed to score ridiculous numbers. I am only saying how 2K compensate and overrates Curry weak sides just for the sake of the number 99.

No one is debating that Jordan is the GOAT. But that implies entire career. We're talking about an individual season and Curry was as dominate as that Jordan.

[cima]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mauer4MVP

And current Curry IS the greatest offensive player ever with good defense.

Good Lord, get off Curry's nuts man. No, he is not the greatest offensive player ever. He is the greatest shooter ever, but he is not the greatest offensive player ever.