{"id":109109,"date":"2025-08-31T17:52:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T17:52:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/109109\/"},"modified":"2025-08-31T17:52:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T17:52:07","slug":"is-this-nba-players-steph-curry-claim-too-bold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/109109\/","title":{"rendered":"Is This NBA Player’s Steph Curry Claim Too Bold?"},"content":{"rendered":"

NBA fans have had plenty of fun with comments made by the veteran forward Michael Porter Jr. <\/a>this summer. Recently, he gave everybody another quote to talk about.<\/p>\n

During a livestream, Porter was asked to name the players in the NBA who can \u201cfor sure\u201d shoot better than him. In Porter\u2019s eyes, there\u2019s one\u2014Steph Curry<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Golden State Warriors<\/a> guard has established himself as one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. Porter Jr. certainly hasn\u2019t been on pace to reach Curry\u2019s records in the NBA books. But the former Denver Nuggets standout believes they are on the same level.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s the only one I\u2019m giving like a clear, \u2018Elite, can shoot better than me,\u2019\u201d Porter said.<\/p>\n

Curry, 37, has been in the NBA since 2009. The former seventh-overall pick has exceeded expectations, and earned four-time NBA Champion status, along with two MVP nods, 11 All-Star nods, and over 10 All-NBA acknowledgements. <\/p>\n

When it comes to shooting, Curry has averaged 45 percent shooting from the field. From deep, he has knocked down 40 percent of his shots. On two different occasions, Curry has won the NBA\u2019s Three-Point competition. <\/p>\n

The Brooklyn Nets forward has six seasons under his belt. While he might not have carried the same 1A role as a superstar like Curry, Porter is certainly one of the most consistent three-point scorers in the league.<\/p>\n

From the field, Porter has averaged 50 percent from the field. From three, he has averaged 41 percent throughout his career. The only time he shot below 39 percent was during a nine-game run in 2021-2022. <\/p>\n

\"Michael<\/p>\n

Feb 25, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) shoots over Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images \/ D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Porter has knocked down threes efficiently enough to remain within the 80th-90th percentile<\/a> range at his position for all but one of the six seasons he has played. <\/p>\n

The Nets forward\u2019s resume won\u2019t match Curry\u2019s, but he\u2019s strong enough to talk confidently in his shot.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s dudes that are on the same level: I think Klay Thompson. KD, I think like… If I got in the gym, like Duncan Robinson\u2014he probably can shoot with me. You know\u2014Trae Young, Dame… But I think Steph is the only one that\u2019s clearly a better shooter,\u201d Porter finished. <\/p>\n

After getting selected 14th overall by the Nuggets in 2018, Porter launched a successful career with the Nuggets. In nearly 350 games, Porter averaged 16 points, six rebounds, and one assist. He was a part of 75 playoff games and won a title with the Nuggets in 2023.<\/p>\n

This summer, Porter was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. The Nuggets landed Cam Johnson in exchange for the veteran sharpshooter and a first-round pick.<\/p>\n

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