NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is making a case for another entry into the league’s much-discussed GOAT debate: Golden State Warriors icon Stephen Curry.
Having played with some of the greatest basketball players ever, O’Neal is making a case for Curry to be added to the conversation.
Shaquille O’Neal Wants Stephen Curry To Be Added to the GOAT Conversation
Though some fans continue to make a case for the Warriors star, many don’t put him on the same tier as LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and Kobe Bryant. They refer to him as the greatest shooter of all time but won’t put him in the running for the GOAT label.
Well, O’Neal is now demanding that Curry be added to that mix.
Shaq demands fans to put Steph Curry in the GREATEST OF ALL TIME conversations.
"I've played against Mike, played with/against Kobe/LeBron, but at some point you gotta put Steph in that category" pic.twitter.com/9k9H8JZIZj
— AK (@Sudharsan_AK10) March 5, 2025
While on “Inside the NBA,” O’Neal explained his reasoning.
“As the supreme leader of the big man alliance, I demand you fans to start putting Steph Curry in that greatest of all time conversation. Just start putting him in the conversation. There’s Mike, Kobe, LeBron… Start putting Steph in that conversation. I demand it,” O’Neal said.
Curry Continues to Make History During 2024-25 NBA Season
While Curry and the Warriors are looking to bag another title this season, the two-time NBA MVP continues to make history.
Stephen Curry has passed Hal Greer for 31st most made shots in NBA history 👏 pic.twitter.com/ziYOm5wTzt
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) March 5, 2025
A legend at Maddison Square Garden, Curry returned to the venue for their game against the New York Knicks on Tuesday, March 4. Curry hasn’t lost a game at MSG in 12 years, a streak which continued after the Warriors’ 114-102 win.
Curry led the team with 28 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists while shooting 5-9 from the three-point line. After the game, he raved about the electrifying atmosphere at MSG.
“Madison Square Garden speaks for itself. It just has unique, authentic basketball energy. Everyone’s anticipating great basketball,” he said postgame.
Asked Steph Curry about being 12-1 at MSG for his career. Here’s what he had to say about playing in the Garden ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/Jnjr8xeEXi
— Natalie Esquire (@natfluential) March 5, 2025
Curry also passed NBA Hall of Famer Hal Greer on the NBA’s career made field goals list. He is currently 31st on the list with 8,510 made field goals made, and he needs 57 more to surpass Ray Allen for the No. 30.
Next up, Curry and the Warriors will face the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, March 6.
