Stephen Curry secured his legacy as one of the all-time greats on Thursday night, winning his fourth NBA Championship, on top of winning his first Finals MVP Award after failing to do so in the Dubs' previous title runs.
On Friday's episode of ESPN's Get Up, Basketball Hall of Famer and NBA on TNT analyst Charles Barkley was asked where the two-time MVP ranks among the greatest players in league history.
In a comment that may upset some Warriors fans, Barkley claimed that Curry is now the best "small" point guard of all-time, leapfrogging Detriot Pistons legend and fellow Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas.
"This is going to be painful for me to say. I think he passes Isiah Thomas as the greatest small guard ever," Barkley said. "That's just my personal opinion. Four championships. Isiah Thomas, to me, is the greatest little point guard ever. For me, this pushes him past Isiah Thomas as the greatest small point guard ever."
Other notable figures around the league, including Grizzlies star Ja Morant, think that Curry is one of the five greatest players--not just at his position, but of all time.
At this point, no one should be questioning if Curry is one of the best players the NBA has ever seen. He's undoubtedly the greatest shooter to ever live but when you look at his resume, which includes four rings and two league MVP trophies, his name should certainly be a part of the never ending GOAT conversation.
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