4x NBA Champion Stephen Curry Infamously Snubbed Kobe Bryant for Michael Jordan and Himself in 2013

Nov 5, 2022 | 4:30 PM EDT

4x NBA Champion Stephen Curry Infamously Snubbed Kobe Bryant for Michael Jordan and Himself in 2013

Nov 5, 2022 | 4:30 PM EDT

NBA legend Michael Jordan is an inspiration for numerous stars in the NBA today. The same applies to Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry. After a grueling NBA finals win against the Boston Celtics months ago, Curry talked about how he takes inspiration from MJ.

Interestingly enough, a few years ago, Curry’s admiration for the Chicago Bulls legend was clearly evident. During an interview with ESPN, he was asked a question regarding a last-minute shot.

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The interviewer asked, “So let’s say there are five seconds left in the game, one shot to win it all, and you get to draw up the final play in some Space Jam–type world. On the floor is Ray Allen, Jordan, Kobe, Reggie Miller and you. Who’s your No. 1 option?”

Curry aptly replied, “Jordan’s No. 1. I’m No. 2. Then you go Ray, then Reggie, then Kobe. Three-pointer or not, same answer.” Despite having the most number of three-pointers in NBA history, Stephen Curry did not hesitate to put Michael Jordan ahead of him.

Interestingly enough, he put Ray Allen behind him in this interview back in 2013. Allen was the player with the most number of three-pointers back then and his record was broken by Steph Curry last season.

Stephen Curry officially became the best three-point shooter ever last season

Ever since his much-anticipated debut in the NBA, fans, and players have seen Stephen Curry’s prowess from the three-point line. Moreover, he is widely regarded for changing how the game is played.

Last season, on the 15th of December, the Golden State Warriors took on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Stephen Curry hit his 2,974th three-pointer in his 788th career game during the first quarter.

He officially passed Ray Allen to set the new record for most three-pointers made. The four-time NBA champion currently has 3163 three-pointers to his name and is expected to hold the record for quite some time now. The closest active player is James Harden with 2613 threes. (Source: NBA.com)

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