Stephen Curry is the greatest 3-point shooter in the American Basketball League. But the fact that the “head chef” is the best PG is still something that many people criticize.
Who is the best point guard in the NBA right now? This is a question that to find the answer, debates can last a long time. But with Damian Lillard, he always has only one answer in mind.
The Portland Trail Blazers star who is causing a stir in the transfer market was just asked the above question, and was also asked who is the better ball-dribbling defender between him and Stephen Curry.
Stephen Curry in a confrontation with Damian Lillard
“I think no one can be better than me in this position,” Damian Lillard affirmed on the It Is What Is podcast. “Every time I’m on the field, my biggest strength is my belief in myself and my what I did during practice.”
The host asked Dame a more direct question: “So do you think you are the best PG in the NBA at the moment?”
“That’s right,” Lillard replied.
Damian Lillard is confident that he is the best PG in the NBA at this time
Previously, Stephen Curry once declared that he was the best point guard of all time in the NBA. This statement created many mixed opinions, including criticism from the legendary Michael Jordan that Curry is not the best PG.
Damian Lillard also disagrees with “chef” Stephen, more confident in himself that he is the best PG. Dame further explained that the reason he placed himself above the NBA’s greatest 3-point shooter is because of Curry. not a pure PG.
In terms of position, Lillard plays more like a pure PG than Stephen Curry
“If Stephen plays more like me (in the PG – PV position), he will have to hold the ball more to launch attacks, showing his ability to control,” Lillard explained.
I still respect Steph and what he does, but to become the best PG, he needs to do more of the duties of a ball defender.”
This share is somewhat similar to what Michael Jordan said about Stephen Curry, recognizing the Golden State Warriors star as the greatest pitcher, not the greatest defender.
The difference is that “Mr. Air” chose his contemporary, the legendary Magic Johnson, for the title of best PG of all time, while Damian Lillard chose himself.
After Michael Jordan, there is now Damian Lillard who does not consider Stephen Curry the best ball defender
Although there are some differences in playing style, Damian Lillard and Stephen Curry have some similarities, especially when it comes to shooting the basket. Both can shoot from very long distances outside the 3-point circle.
Dame is also not far behind Steph in terms of 3-pointers made (3PTM) and attempts per game (3PTA). While Lillard averages 3.1 successful 3-pointers on 8.3 attempts per game, Curry’s stat is 3.8 3PTM on 9.0 3PTA.
