Toni Kukoc on the LeBron/Curry Debate

[lebron23james]

LeBron James has been the best player in the NBA for around 8 years now, and likely won’t easily relinquish that title to Warriors’ guard Stephen Curry, who’s already being deemed the new best player in the league after just a year and a half of great play.

James has led his team to five straight NBA Finals, has won six-of-seven Conference Finals appearances, and has dominated basically every aspect of the sport. Curry just came off of his first ever Conference Finals and Finals appearance which resulted in an NBA championship. Prior to that, Curry had never even been to the playoffs in his first three years or past the second round over the next three.

A three-time NBA Champion with the Chicago Bulls and a member of the historic 72-10 regular season Bulls team of 1995-96, Toni Kukoc played alongside Michael Jordan was a big part of what the Bulls accomplished and he agrees that Curry is the greatest shooter the NBA has ever seen. He’s not, however, ready to name him the best player in the NBA.

“There are people [who] think that he’s the best player in the league,” Kukoc said. “It’s hard to argue that he is the best player, but he is certainly the best scorer, the best shooter, very, very talented ball-handling guy and he uses every bit of it. It’s a pleasure to watch him. But if you put complete basketball from a defensive standpoint, a rebounding standpoint, and all that, you can’t … I don’t think you can compare [him to] LeBron or some other player. I would even put in [Bulls guard Jimmy] Butler. These two-way players, defensively and offensively are really good.”

It seems people have forgotten how great LeBron James really is amid the Cavs recent struggles and the Warriors record-breaking success. That’s fine, as the Cavs could focus more on themselves with less media attention.

Three-Time Chicago Bulls Champion Takes LeBron James Over Stephen Curry

 

[Bolts]

 

[LAD]

LeBron James has been the best player in the NBA for around 8 years now, and likely won’t easily relinquish that title to Warriors’ guard Stephen Curry, who’s already being deemed the new best player in the league after just a year and a half of great play.

James has led his team to five straight NBA Finals, has won six-of-seven Conference Finals appearances, and has dominated basically every aspect of the sport. Curry just came off of his first ever Conference Finals and Finals appearance which resulted in an NBA championship. Prior to that, Curry had never even been to the playoffs in his first three years or past the second round over the next three.

A three-time NBA Champion with the Chicago Bulls and a member of the historic 72-10 regular season Bulls team of 1995-96, Toni Kukoc played alongside Michael Jordan was a big part of what the Bulls accomplished and he agrees that Curry is the greatest shooter the NBA has ever seen. He’s not, however, ready to name him the best player in the NBA.

“There are people [who] think that he’s the best player in the league,” Kukoc said. “It’s hard to argue that he is the best player, but he is certainly the best scorer, the best shooter, very, very talented ball-handling guy and he uses every bit of it. It’s a pleasure to watch him. But if you put complete basketball from a defensive standpoint, a rebounding standpoint, and all that, you can’t … I don’t think you can compare [him to] LeBron or some other player. I would even put in [Bulls guard Jimmy] Butler. These two-way players, defensively and offensively are really good.”

It seems people have forgotten how great LeBron James really is amid the Cavs recent struggles and the Warriors record-breaking success. That’s fine, as the Cavs could focus more on themselves with less media attention.

Three-Time Chicago Bulls Champion Takes LeBron James Over Stephen Curry

This would've been a more interesting topic had the article been the opinion of an actual "great" player or even just someone with a higher HOF probability than Kukoc. SMH

 

[moxie]

That’s fine, as the Cavs could focus more on themselves with less media attention.

Says a guy talking about the Cavs in the media.

 

[CitySushi]

 

[OutlawImmortal]

The best shooter

 

[gordontrue]

The best shooter

He was talking about Curry at that part of the quote

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

LeBron James has been the best player in the NBA for around 8 years now, and likely won’t easily relinquish that title to Warriors’ guard Stephen Curry, who’s already being deemed the new best player in the league after just a year and a half of great play.

James has led his team to five straight NBA Finals, has won six-of-seven Conference Finals appearances, and has dominated basically every aspect of the sport. Curry just came off of his first ever Conference Finals and Finals appearance which resulted in an NBA championship. Prior to that, Curry had never even been to the playoffs in his first three years or past the second round over the next three.

A three-time NBA Champion with the Chicago Bulls and a member of the historic 72-10 regular season Bulls team of 1995-96, Toni Kukoc played alongside Michael Jordan was a big part of what the Bulls accomplished and he agrees that Curry is the greatest shooter the NBA has ever seen. He’s not, however, ready to name him the best player in the NBA.

“There are people [who] think that he’s the best player in the league,” Kukoc said. “It’s hard to argue that he is the best player, but he is certainly the best scorer, the best shooter, very, very talented ball-handling guy and he uses every bit of it. It’s a pleasure to watch him. But if you put complete basketball from a defensive standpoint, a rebounding standpoint, and all that, you can’t … I don’t think you can compare [him to] LeBron or some other player. I would even put in [Bulls guard Jimmy] Butler. These two-way players, defensively and offensively are really good.”

It seems people have forgotten how great LeBron James really is amid the Cavs recent struggles and the Warriors record-breaking success. That’s fine, as the Cavs could focus more on themselves with less media attention.

Three-Time Chicago Bulls Champion Takes LeBron James Over Stephen Curry

That's swell.

But, it doesn't help much on the court.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

This would've been a more interesting topic had the article been the opinion of an actual "great" player or even just someone with a higher HOF probability than Kukoc. SMH

Whoa killa....

I would be remiss if I didn't take this opportunity to remind you that Kukoc has more rings than Lebron...lol

Toni 3 > Bron 2

 

[LAD]

Whoa killa....

I would be remiss if I didn't take this opportunity to remind you that Kukoc has more rings than Lebron...lol

Toni 3 > Bron 2

Hahahahahahaha

and that's MS. KILLA

 

[lebron23james]

A lot of butthurt in this thread

This would've been a more interesting topic had the article been the opinion of an actual "great" player or even just someone with a higher HOF probability than Kukoc. SMH

How about Magic Johnson?

Magic Johnson: LeBron James 'as good as we've ever seen' in NBA Finals

Owned beyond recognition

Steph Curry is probably the greatest shooter we have ever seen. LeBron was the best player in the series. He dominated the series."

 

[lebron23james]

"This is as good as we've ever seen. It won't be the top because he did lose. So we're going to have to still go with (Michael) Jordan as one, but now he can probably take number two spot. It will be 1-A Jordan and 1-B LeBron," Johnson said.

 

[LAD]

A lot of butthurt in this thread


How about Magic Johnson?

Magic: LeBron might be having greatest Finals ever, Curry and Green need to keep quiet

Owned beyond recognition

First off, these two articles are not even making the same point- so please have several seats-to the left.

Second, who here didn't already agree that LBJ had a great Finals last season- LAST SEASON?

And finally, next time you are talking about owning something at least let the context in question be of the same topic.

 

[lebron23james]

First off, these two articles are not even making the same point- so please have several seats-to the left.

Second, who here didn't already agree that LBJ had a great Finals last season- LAST SEASON?

And finally, next time you are talking about owning something at least let the context in question be of the same topic.

I owned you, you are a butthurt hater...You claimed the opinion of and i quote, "This would've been a more interesting topic had the article been the opinion of an actual "great" player or even just someone with a higher HOF probability than Kukoc. SMH

So i supplied you with the exact same opinion from magic johnson...

 

[LAD]

I owned you, you are a butthurt hater...You claimed the opinion of and i quote, "This would've been a more interesting topic had the article been the opinion of an actual "great" player or even just someone with a higher HOF probability than Kukoc. SMH

So i supplied you with the exact same opinion from magic johnson...

How is Magic saying that LBJ was having a great FINALS the same as Kukoc saying LBJ is a better all around PLAYER than Curry?

Just have several seats please.

 

[lebron23james]

How is Magic saying that LBJ was having a great FINALS the same as Kukoc saying LBJ is a better all around PLAYER than Curry?

Just have several seats please.

Magic has also said on many occasions that lebron is the best player in the league...stop embarrassing yourself it's a bad look

He also happened to be better in the finals magic was also saying

 

[LAD]

Magic has also said on many occasions that lebron is the best player in the league...stop embarrassing yourself it's a bad look

He also happened to be better in the finals magic was also saying

LOL now you're just reaching.

I will agree he's said LBJ is the best player, but that was prior to Steph breaking out & TAKING OVER on any given night.

Now, if you can find an article where Magic is COMPARING them THIS season-key word COMPARING- then I will agree that you've got me.

I will wait while you search for that article and if you can't find one feel free to write one yourself.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

A lot of butthurt in this thread


How about Magic Johnson?

Magic Johnson: LeBron James 'as good as we've ever seen' in NBA Finals

Owned beyond recognition

Steph Curry is probably the greatest shooter we have ever seen. LeBron was the best player in the series. He dominated the series."

I'm not trying to start shit. I'm genuinely curious......

What is the purpose of a thread like this if it's not to debate?

If you just wanted a thread full of responses like " Bron is the man " or "Curry is not on James level ", shouldn't you have posted this on Cavs.com ?

I actually agree with you that Lebron is the better overall player.

But, it's clear the gap isn't as wide as you believe between them by that epic ass whooping Curry and co put on the Cavs.

 

[lebron23james]

LOL now you're just reaching.

I will agree he's said LBJ is the best player, but that was prior to Steph breaking out & TAKING OVER on any given night.

Now, if you can find an article where Magic is COMPARING them THIS season-key word COMPARING- then I will agree that you've got me.

I will wait while you search for that article and if you can't find one feel free to write one yourself.

Magic Johnson: LSU’s Ben Simmons best since LeBron

 

[lebron23james]

I'm not trying to start shit. I'm genuinely curious......

What is the purpose of a thread like this if it's not to debate?

If you just wanted a thread full of responses like " Bron is the man " or "Curry is not on James level ", shouldn't you have posted this on Cavs.com ?

I actually agree with you that Lebron is the better overall player.

But, it's clear the gap isn't as wide as you believe between them by that epic ass whooping Curry and co put on the Cavs.

It was a test, i posted this on 2 boards, this one a huge lebron hating site and another one that is more balanced....the difference in responses went just as i thought...