O'Neal voiced his annoyance over Curry being excluded from the GOAT argument during a section on NBA on TNT. Having fought LeBron James, teamed with Kobe Bryant, and played against Michael Jordan, Shaq is convinced that Curry has had an indisputable influence on the game.
I want you supporters to start having Steph Curry in that best of all time debate. I competed against Mike, with Kobe, against and alongside LeBron. Although they're all fantastic, we will eventually have to classify Steph Curry in that category," Shaq said.
O' Neal's position is not unique. Phoenix Suns legend Steve Nash has also praised Curry, stressing his revolutionary impact on the game.
List of achievements by Stephen Curry supports his case even more as one of the all-time greats.
Curry's legacy is sometimes discussed mostly in terms of his playing style, notwithstanding his honors. Theo Pinson noted Curry's brilliance on the To The Baha podcast but said he doesn't match the classic point guard profile.