SUMMARY
- Charles Barkley claims that Isiah Thomas is better than Steph Curry.
- The numbers indicate that Steph is better than Isiah in all categories with the exception of assists.
Charles Barkley managed to generate quite a lot of attention from the NBA world after sharing his opinions on Steph Curry and Isiah Thomas. To those who do not know, Barkely is a former NBA star and is currently working as a sports analyst alongside Shaquille O’Neal and is part of an ESPN show called Inside the NBA.
Barkley is already known for having controversial stances on several issues. However, his recent take comparing Steph Curry and Isiah Thomas has led fans to ponder over the validity of his stance. With that being said, let us take a closer look and find out more.
Steph Curry and Isiah Thomas are in the debate for best point guard of all time
While the GOAT debate between LeBron James and Micahel Jordan is the main subject of discussion among the basketball community, there are also some who engage in other discussions such as the greatest point guard of all time. Although Steph is widely recognized as the greatest shooter of all time, others such as Isiah Thomas challenge him on the claim as the best point guard ever.
Although the majority of the NBA world considers Steph to be better than Thomas, Barkley appeared to have a different point of view claiming that he would pick Isiah over Steph, “If I was in a game, if I had to choose — and I love Steph Curry and I know people gonna go on the internet because they ain’t got no life — if I had to choose between Steph Curry and Isiah, I’d probably go with Isiah in a scenario.”
Charles Barkley says he’s choosing Isiah Thomas over Steph Curry
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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) May 8, 2024
Since it has been several years since Isiah Thomas played in the league, most fans may have forgotten or not be aware of his abilities and accomplishments. Therefore, a more in-depth look at the subject is required.
Comparing Curry and Thomas’ stats and accolades
Most modern fans already know what Steph Curry has accomplished in the league. He is a 4x NBA champion and the franchise star for the Golden State Warriors. He is also the best three-point shooter that the game has ever seen and is an above-average facilitator and playmaker. Throughout his career so far, Curry has averaged 24.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.1 assists. He has shot 47.3% from the field and 42.6% from the three-point line.
Based on the numbers, Steph clearly appears to be better than Isiah. However, Thomas almost doubles Curry in career assists per game. Since passing is the primary trait of the point guard, Thomas might just be the better one. However, in terms of pure stats, Steph is significantly ahead of the former NBA star.