Is Steph Curry really a point guard? We know most consider him the greatest shooter the game of basketball has ever seen, but he doesn't play like any other point guard we have seen before. And in era where lists and rankings run everything, figuring out where to rank him isn't so easy.
Rashad Phillips from Sports Talk 2319 and Author of, Basketball Position Metric, joined "2 The Max" with Max Van Auken, and explained that Curry is actually not a Point Guard, "... When you look at a guy like a Steph Curry, that doesn't fit the typical template of point guard. His style of play does not fall under the definition of point guard the way he plays the game." Rashad later explains that he is actually a Hybrid Guard.
Curry has changed the whole dynamic of the NBA and how the next generation plays the game of basketball. His shooting ability has influenced a rapid evolution of the game of basketball and created a new looking NBA. Maybe it truly is fitting to rank him under a new position, since he has showcased a new style of play. Curry has paved the way for the next wave of stars and players who may not have been evaluated correctly or given a fair opportunity. A prime example is Atlanta's very own Trae Young, who is thriving in the NBA, was often evaluated and compared to Curry. Curry has a created a path for many and continues to add to his legendary career.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry© Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
