Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has solidified his status as the greatest three-point shooter in NBA history. With an astonishing 3,807 made three-pointers, Curry sits atop the league’s all-time list, far surpassing his peers. While James Harden recently moved past Ray Allen for second place on the list, no other player has yet reached the 3,000 mark.
Speaking on “The Mark Jackson Show,” Hardaway expressed confidence in his scoring ability, asserting that he would dominate in today’s NBA. According to Hardaway, the current style of play would allow him to average 40 points per game. Hardaway didn’t stop there, as he went on to compare himself to Curry.
“I get to shoot 15 threes a game; I’m like Steph Curry. I’m like Steph Curry right now. It’ll be hard to deal with me right now, 40 easy,” Hardaway said.
Tim Hardaway says he’d average 40 PPG in today’s NBA:
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) November 29, 2024
“I'm like Steph Curry.”
(via The Mark Jackson Show, h/t @ballnetwork) pic.twitter.com/A6UGkOls7Z
Despite Curry’s extraordinary achievements, former NBA player Tim Hardaway has made a bold claim that raises eyebrows. Fans didn’t hold back from roasting the five-time NBA All-Star and flooded the social media with humorous reactions.
Fans Poke Fun At Tim Hardaway After Comparing Himself To Stephen Curry
Tim Hardaway was one of the top-scoring point guards of the 1990s. The former Golden State Warriors star had a stellar career, averaging 20.3 points per game. While his dominance on the court was unquestionable, his shooting stats tell a different story. Hardaway was a career 35.5% three-point shooter. It was solid for his era but far from Curry’s historic standards.
While it’s natural for former players to envision themselves excelling in today’s game, comparing oneself to Curry is bound to draw scrutiny. Hence, Hardaway’s claim has sparked an interesting conversation about eras, and fans were quick to remind him of Curry’s unique brilliance.
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Like Curry yes, but not like Steph Curry
— Gandape 🙉 (@HODLGandalf) November 29, 2024
😂😂😂🤦🏽♂️. Not even close.
— Mike Vega (@MikeVega2408) November 29, 2024
Loll everyone thinks they can be Steph Curry until it's time to be Steph Curry
— Rood J. Murat (@roodmurat) November 29, 2024
Many took to social media to voice their skepticism, with some mocking the comparison. Some fans also slammed him for his bold claim of averaging 40 per game.
That’s some serious confidence from Tim Hardaway! 👀
— Bawarchi Tabletalks (@BawarchiTT) November 29, 2024
CTE he’s got it
— zaiire 💫 (@_zaiire_) November 29, 2024
Apart from his three-point skill, Curry has already proved his basketball skill, winning four NBA titles with the Warriors. The Warriors star is still dominating in the league, averaging 22.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game this season.
