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Kevin Garnett Crowns Steph Curry “GOAT” of His Era as Warriors Star Nears Milestone

OAKLAND, CA – Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry is on the cusp of another impressive achievement, needing just 12 points to reach 26,000 career points. As Curry approaches this milestone, Boston Celtics legend Kevin Garnett has ignited the “GOAT” debate, emphatically declaring Curry the greatest player of his generation.

“I’ve said this countless times. I think that we’re in the Curry era,” Garnett stated. “He is the GOAT of this era. When we talk about the long ball and the three ball, you’ve got to talk about the messiah of that long ball, and that’s how I look at it.”

Garnett’s praise places Curry above contemporaries like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kawhi Leonard. It underscores Curry’s revolutionary impact on the game. Since entering the league in 2009, Curry has redefined offensive basketball, leading the charge toward the three-point-centric style of play that dominates the modern NBA.

Curry’s resume speaks for itself: unanimous MVP, four NBA titles, and countless three-point records. He recently led the US National Team to a Gold Medal in the Paris Olympics. He holds the record for leading the league in three-pointers made eight times and was the fastest to reach 1,000, 2,000, 3,000, and 4,000 career three-pointers. He is the NBA’s all-time leader in three-pointers, surpassing Ray Allen in 2021 and becoming the first player to reach 4,000 in 2025.

Currently averaging 28.7 points on 47% shooting this season, Curry has also surpassed Michael Jordan in key late-career scoring milestones, boasting more 35-point and 40-point games after age 30.

While Curry continues to climb the all-time scoring ranks, possibly cracking the Top 20 this season, Garnett’s endorsement solidifies Curry’s legacy as not just a shooter but a transformative figure in basketball history. He has already surpassed legends like Vince Carter, Dwyane Wade, and Larry Bird in total points and ranks among the top 30 in career assists, further cementing his case as one of the greatest guards to ever play the game.

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