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NBA fans have had the privilege of watching some of the best point guards ever drop their magic on the court. Out of the numerous legends, Allen Iverson is widely regarded as one of the greatest ever. Interestingly enough, he feels Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is one of the most unique players ever.

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Talking during a Philadelphia 76ers event, Iverson talked highly about the 4 time NBA champion. Moreover, he compared Steph to the one and only, Michael Jordan.

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According to AI, Steph is different, and he is something we have never seen before. Considering how good Iverson himself was, Curry certainly will feel proud to hear such words from the NBA Hall of Famer.

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Iverson said, “He’s incredible, he’s different, he’s something we have never seen. It’s crazy to me, like just me being the biggest Michael Jordan fan, to see somebody come around like this.

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Interestingly enough, Iverson shot to fame in the NBA after crossing over Michael Jordan. When the Philadelphia 76ers took on the Chicago Bulls on 12th March 1997, AI made headlines worldwide.

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A young Allen Iverson had his first headline moment as he crossed over Jordan in emphatic fashion. The 6 time NBA champion was left bamboozled by Iverson’s brilliance and he went on to score a bucket.

What does Michael Jordan say about Stephen Curry? 

There is no denying that Stephen Curry is one of the greatest players ever. He has 4 NBA titles to his name, 2 MVP titles, and a host of other accolades. However, Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan feels Curry is still not Hall of Fame level.

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During an interview, Jordan was asked about the players he would pick on his team during a pickup game. He snubbed out Curry, much to the awe of fans listening to the interview. Moreover, he had an interesting take on Curry.

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Jordan said, “He’s still a great player. Not a Hall of Famer yet, though. He’s not.” However, this was back in 2019 and Curry has come a long way from there.

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Despite Jordan making such claims, it is taken for granted that Stephen Curry will be included in the Basketball Hall of Fame sooner or later.

Do you agree with what Jordan had to say about Stephen Curry? Let us know in the comments down below.

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Abhinava Ghosh

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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