Kyrie Irving Is Better Than Stephen Curry Claims Former NBA Champion: ‘People Are Scared to Say He’s Better’

Former NBA champion sparks debate, claiming Kyrie Irving may outshine Stephen Curry. Delve into the contentious comparison of two basketball titans.

Published on Aug 27, 2024  |  09:29 AM IST |  104.7K
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Irving over Curry? Gotta rethink

Former NBA champion Nick Young stirred the pot recently with his provocative claim that Kyrie Irving is superior to Stephen Curry. Young likened Irving to Kobe Bryant and Curry to Michael Jordan.

Both Irving and Curry have undeniably left a significant mark on the NBA. With Hall of Fame careers, each has contributed to their respective teams' success and engaged in memorable battles during the NBA Finals. 

Irving's exceptional offensive prowess was on display as he aided Luka Doncic in leading the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA Finals, while Curry faced challenges as the Golden State Warriors encountered recent struggles, including the departure of Klay Thompson to Irving's Mavericks squad.

Nick Young, who experienced championship success alongside Curry with the Warriors in 2018, boldly voiced his opinion about Irving and Curry. Drawing a parallel to Bryant and Jordan, Young suggested that people may be hesitant to acknowledge Irving's superiority over Curry. 

“Kyrie is the Kobe to curry mj ppl scared to say he’s better,” Young tweeted.


Nick Young's argument regarding Stephen Curry and Kyrie Irving is not entirely valid. While it's natural to compare players across different eras, the comparisons of Curry to Jordan and Irving to Bryant seem quite questionable. 

Curry's track record of individual accolades and leadership in carrying the Golden State Warriors to multiple NBA titles makes him a more deserving candidate to be among the ranks of legends like Bryant and Jordan. With four NBA titles, two NBA MVP awards, and numerous other accolades, Curry has certainly solidified his place among the greats of the game.

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On the other hand, while Kyrie Irving is undoubtedly a talented player and an NBA champion, his individual achievements are not as extensive as those of Bryant and Jordan. His accomplishments, such as being an eight-time All-Star and winning an NBA championship, do not quite match up to the legendary status held by Bryant and Jordan. 

Therefore, while both Irving and Curry are accomplished athletes in their own right, the comparison to Bryant and Jordan seems more fitting for Curry based on his sustained excellence and impact on the game of basketball.  

While the debate regarding skill and accolades rages on, it's crucial to appreciate the distinct impact that each player has had on the sport. Curry recently added an Olympic gold medal to his list of accomplishments with Team USA. Irving, too, remains a remarkable talent, although his standing in the league has fluctuated in recent years.

Also Read: Fact Check: Did Stephen Curry Really Request Trade From Warriors? Exploring Viral Tweet

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