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The Golden State Warriors superstar jokingly dropped a name when asked who the greatest of all time is—but then offered a more thoughtful take while building his all-time starting five

An endless debate in the NBA centers around one question: Who is the greatest player of all time? This time, Stephen Curry joined the conversation. When asked whether he was better than LeBron James or Michael Jordan, he laughed and answered: “What do you expect me to say? Me!” Eventually, he revealed his all-time starting five.

Who’s the greatest player in NBA history? Stephen Curry’s answer

In an NBA landscape long defined by the eternal debate over Michael Jordan and other legends—LeBron James included—Stephen Curry delivered an answer that left fans stunned: he believes he’s the greatest of all time.

Curry, who changed the game forever with his long-range shooting, didn’t hesitate to put his own name into the GOAT conversation during an interview segment with Sports Illustrated.

The four-time NBA champion, Olympic gold medalist with Team USA for Paris 2024, and the undisputed all-time leader in three-pointers made, faced the classic question: LeBron or Jordan?

Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket against Dillon Brooks #9 of the Houston Rockets

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But the real twist came when the interviewer threw Curry himself into the mix. “Who’s better—you or LeBron?” they asked. Laughing, Curry didn’t skip a beat: “What do you expect me to say? Me!” And when they pushed him to compare himself with the legendary Michael Jordan, his tone stayed playful but assertive: “Mike, I love you man, but… Me!”

Though his answer came with a smile, the underlying message was clear: Curry is confident in his legacy. At 37 years old, the ‘Chef’ has forever altered how basketball is played in the NBA.

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His impact goes beyond rings and MVPs. He revolutionized the game from beyond the arc and inspired a new generation of young ballers to shoot from deep.

Stephen Curry reveals his all-time starting five

This isn’t the first time the Warriors’ No. 30 has jumped into the all-time greats conversation. In a previous appearance on the hit podcast Dude Perfect, Curry was asked to draft his all-time starting lineup. His picks showed deep respect for the game’s history—and no shortage of basketball IQ:

• Shaquille O’Neal at center

• Tim Duncan at power forward

• LeBron James at small forward

• Michael Jordan at shooting guard

• And himself, Stephen Curry, at point guard