Ex-NBA Champion Gives Strong Statement On Steph Curry's Legacy

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins thinks Steph Curry has a claim as one of the greatest players ever.

May 4, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after a play during game seven of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The Golden State Warriors have started the new NBA season 11-11, but their leader, Steph Curry, is out with a quad injury, sidelining him since Thanksgiving. Curry is expected to miss at least three more games. The 4x NBA champion is averaging over 27 points per game.

Golden State knows its only hope to win is the health of its star sharpshooter. Former New Orleans Pelicans center and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins thinks another championship for Curry would put the sharpshooting guard in rarified air.

"Steph Curry is one championship away and one Finals MVP away from entering the GOAT conversation."

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"Steph Curry is one championship away and one Finals MVP away from entering the GOAT conversations," Perkins said during ESPN's Get Up show. Another title would give Curry five in his illustrious career, one more than LeBron James. The Warriors last won an NBA title in 2022, with Curry capturing the Finals MVP for the first time in his career. Another championship this season would surely place the former Davidson star in rarified air.

Curry continues to cement his legacy during this season, especially after Klay Thompson. Curry's longtime teammate signed with the Dallas Mavericks a couple of offseasons ago after spending the last 11 years with Curry in Golden State. The duo won four championships together and is considered the best backcourt in the history of the NBA.

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