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The Warriors suffered a crushing 51-point loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, tying it as one of the worst defeats in franchise history. Steph Curry and company couldn’t get anything going at the FedExForum, starting the game with a 37-15 deficit after the first quarter. Curry, normally the guy to pull the team out of tough situations, was virtually invisible.

He finished with just two points in 21 minutes, missing all seven of his shots—six of those from deep. He did grab a few boards and dish out one assist, but with a box +/- of -41, it was clear the Warriors were nowhere near the team we’ve seen dominate. What a nightmare night for the Dubs.

The Warriors struggled badly against Memphis, with Curry and the rest of the team unable to find any rhythm. It was one of those nights where nothing clicked, and despite their best efforts, they couldn’t get things going.

The 2x MVP is being criticized on X for his performance. With only 2 points, zero field goals made, and a shocking -41 plus-minus, this was the first game of his career where he failed to make a shot and played over 12 minutes.

Fans compare Stephen Curry with LeBron James, deem LeBron better

One fan reacted with “LeBron could never”.  LeBron, for all his criticisms, hasn’t had a performance that could rival that level of futility in such a crucial moment. While everyone has off nights, Curry’s stinker against the Grizzlies was a reminder that even the best have their limits.

Curry has had his share of big moments too, but no one matches LeBron’s ability to carry his team through adversity. Even in games where his shot isn’t falling, LeBron stays engaged in other areas of the game, whether it’s playmaking, rebounding, or defense.

Another netizen also compared him to LeBron. They wrote “Zero FG made is crazy! LeBron James would never.” The last time LeBron made 0 field goals was 2 decades ago and it was the only game. LeBron’s shooting consistency is another reason why this reaction resonates. While he may not always score the same way Curry does, LeBron rarely has games where he doesn’t make at least a couple of shots.

The comparisons between Curry and LeBron have always been there. One fan reacted by tweeting “Washed b4 40 year old LeBron LMFAOOOO”. Bron has been performing at an elite level well into his late 30s, which is rare for an NBA player, especially one who has been in the league for over two decades.

 

Now, comparing that to someone like Steph Curry, who is around the same age, and it’s clear LeBron is maintaining a level of play that few could replicate. Even with Curry struggling in the game against the Grizzlies, LeBron has shown time and time again that he’s not “washed.”

People have compared Curry to Magic Johnson as well, not just LeBron. One of the greatest point guards of all time or maybe the greatest. One fan reacted “Magic Johnson > Stephen Curry”. Both Johnson and Curry have reshaped the NBA in their own ways, but comparing them requires looking at the different ways they’ve influenced the game and their individual legacies.

Johnson revolutionized the point guard position with his unique ability to see the game in a way no one else could. Standing 6’9″, Magic was a point guard who could dominate in the paint, lead fast breaks, and dish out assists with unrivaled vision.

Curry has arguably changed the game more dramatically in terms of how basketball is played today. People credit him with popularizing the three-point revolution and making the long ball an essential part of every team’s offensive strategy.

While Magic influenced the game through his leadership and vision, Curry transformed the game’s offensive strategy with his impact.