Does Steph Curry Justify Greater Than an 99 Overall Rating?

[SpeedyClaxton]

This thread was pointless as much as the one named 'fall of wardell curry' but nevermind about that, thread by itself added many unnecessary comparisons and fuel on the fire. I think after this season we all will start to appreciate Jordan more, not because well-known 72-10 record but because how he & the Bulls squad played later stages of seasons aka playoffs.

We were all blinded/impressed in certain way with this i will say very much 'unique' season, it was so weird & special season that we on one point thought about giving Curry above 99 rating like this thread title says. What 2K needs to do is to give their best effort to translate his game into 2K17 and that doesn't mean bunch of 99's because as much as his shooting is one of a kind, when it comes to making authentic individual strengths and weaknesses plays equal role in determining realisitic outcome.

[Mauer4MVP]

Quote: Originally Posted by twebb5896

I said PRIME bud, as in during the two 3 peats? It's funny you're trying to say the greatest SHOOTER ever is just as good as the greatest PLAYER ever, you're a joke. You must watch ESPN all day because you sound like those brainwashed clowns. Based on the "Warriors are the best team ever" argument shouldn't it be even easier for Curry and the Warriors to become a dynasty? Guess not because they're getting bounced in the Conference Finals FULLY HEALTHY.

Or I actually consider the context of each era, put together statistical analysis, and watch games rather than rely on a deeply rooted memory of prime Jordan.

You're right, Jordan is the greatest player ever because he did it over his entire career. But going back to last year all the way through this year until he got hurt, Curry was just as effective as Jordan. I'll stand by that.

And btw, I have my doubts Curry is fully healthy. Guys like Draymond are getting exposed, though.

Have a great day.

[jeebs9]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mauer4MVP

Yeah I can't dispute anything you said. Definitely a well thought opinion. Didn't mean to up on you if that's how it came across. Just a lot of bad opinions going on in this thread.

Oh I agree this thread overall is nuts. I actually think Curry is ok where he is at. Best shooter in the game, was playing amazing basketball all season long. Has all the right badges. Yea, I have no problem at all.

[Real2KInsider]

Quote: Originally Posted by twebb5896

Hey how many times did prime Mike allow his team to go down 3-1 and not show up in essentially every game during the series? You know since they were on the same level in their primes I'm sure it happened right?

1. How does Michael Jordan's individual ability matter relative to his teammates' accountability?

2. Did Michael Jordan ever suffer an injury mid-playoffs that he had to rush back from?

3. Did Michael Jordan ever have to play a team as good as OKC in the Conference Finals?

[Real2KInsider]

The series so far basically comes down to this

Roberson/Waiters: 12-24 3PT (50%)
Combined R.Season: 118-343 3PT (34%)

Klay/Green: 13-47 3PT (27%)
Combined R.Season: 376-908 (41%)

Trying to use "Curry isn't Jordan" as a reason for the series standing is not only a red herring but the laziest type of barstool sports analysis imaginable, and unbecoming of what this forum is supposed to be.

[jcmreds]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rashidi

The series so far basically comes down to this Roberson/Waiters: 12-24 3PT (50%) Combined R.Season: 118-343 3PT (34%) Klay/Green: 13-47 3PT (27%) Combined R.Season: 376-908 (41%) Trying to use "Curry isn't Jordan" as a reason for the series standing is not only a red herring but the laziest type of barstool sports analysis imaginable, and unbecoming of what this forum is supposed to be.

The series comes down to Westbrook and KD severely outplaying Curry and Thompson with the role players cancelling each other out. Regular season numbers mean nothing. It doesn't matter if they lit up a bunch of scrubs in the regular season they have to do it to OKC's D now.

[Mauer4MVP]

Quote: Originally Posted by jcmreds

The series comes down to Westbrook and KD severely outplaying Curry and Thompson with the role players cancelling each other out. Regular season numbers mean nothing. It doesn't matter if they lit up a bunch of scrubs in the regular season they have to do it to OKC's D now.

You're a little right. The series obviously comes down to these games. His point was that they are shooting way above their norm.

And Westbrook and KD are playing better than Curry/Klay. That's correct. Benches are a wash in terms of points per game, but OKC's bench is doing it more efficiently leaving less wasted possessions for KD/Westbrook.

Also, Curry does have the highest TS% among those big 4 and is still average 24/5.5/4.5/2 while he is likely injured. He is far from the problem.

[jcmreds]

Curry isn't playing bad, but he is being outplayed by Westbrook who is having an all time great series. Curry has 18 ast to 17 TO. Westbrook has 47 ast to 16 TO. Westbrook is averaging nearly 4 steals per game and 6.5 reb. GS can't win with Curry being outplayed to this degree.