Anthony Edwards joins the growing list of players who consider Stephen Curry the greatest point guard of all time. The rising star and his Olympic gold-medal teammate have shared numerous intense moments on the court, demonstrating mutual respect for each other’s talents.
Despite being passed over for a Western Conference All-Star starter position in favor of Curry, Edwards expressed no frustration. “It’s definitely a blessing to be an All-Star, however it goes,” he stated in a recent episode of his YouTube series “The Album.” At the 3:11 mark of the video, he added, “…It don’t really matter, bro. It’s Steph Curry, bro. He’s the greatest point guard of all time. I ain’t trippin’.” Edwards was ultimately selected as an All-Star reserve and even claimed the All-Star MVP award, while Curry sat out the game due to a knee injury.
The heated discussion over the greatest point guard has largely revolved around Curry and Magic Johnson. While Johnson has the upper hand in terms of team achievements and individual awards—with five championships compared to Curry’s four, and three MVPs to Curry’s two—Curry’s influence on the game is undeniable. His revolutionary three-point shooting has transformed basketball, impacting how the sport is played at all levels.
Curry currently averages 24.8 points per game, boasting a remarkable effective field-goal percentage of 58.2. In contrast, Johnson averaged 19.5 points per game with a 53.3 effective field-goal percentage during his career. Furthermore, while both athletes are exceptional playmakers, Johnson’s career assist average of 11.2 surpasses Curry’s 6.3 significantly. Yet, Curry’s unique scoring ability and the defensive attention he draws prolongs openings for his teammates, underscoring his role as an elite facilitator despite lower assist numbers.
Magic Johnson had a lengthy period of dominance, consistently finishing in the top three for MVP voting for nine consecutive years. However, many argue that Curry’s peak performance, particularly in his historic 2015-16 season where he averaged 30.1 points and achieved unanimous MVP status, surpasses Johnson’s best.
As the conversation evolves, it’s apparent that Anthony Edwards firmly aligns with Curry in this ongoing debate. His acknowledgment highlights a new generation’s respect for Curry, further solidifying the latter’s legacy in the landscape of basketball history.