Phil Taylor Stance on GOAT Debate as Luke Littler Hailed as 'Greatest Ever'
Phil Taylor has already made his stance on Luke Littler becoming the GOAT clear after Luke Humphries comments after the World Masters final.
Littler won the World Masters for the first time on Sunday after defeating Humphries 6-5 in Milton Keynes.
The title was the 19-year-old's fourth consecutive major win following his second consecutive world championship win last month.
Following his defeat, Humphries made a very bold claim by announcing Littler as the greatest to ever pick up a set darts.
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"It may be premature, but I think he's the greatest darts player that's ever lived," the 30-year-old said.
In his post-match press conference, Littler downplayed his rival's comments and claimed he will only achieve GOAT status after he has achieved more than Taylor.
“I didn’t hear him say that,” Littler told the media,
“But no, no one will ever be….I won’t be the greatest unless I win more than what Phil won.”
Taylor, who won 16 world titles across his career, has already spoken out on Littler's chances of surpassing his legacy.
Speaking via The Sun in 2025, Taylor admitted it is entirely in Littler's hands how much he achieves.
“It’s entirely up to Luke how long he plays, how dedicated he remains and how many titles he wins,” Taylor said.
“For now, just let the kid play.
“He’s a world champion at 17 years old, the youngest to do it by a mile, and he’s just brilliant.
“When people ask how many world titles he can win, don’t forget he has all the time in the world if he wants it," he added.
The 65-year-old even went on to advise the teenager of the best way to prolong his career to give him the best possible chance of beating the record.
“If I could give him one piece of advice, or one tip to help him stay at the top, it wouldn’t be anything to do with his darts or the way he navigates his way around the board,” he continued.
“I would tell him shoes.
“If you’re not standing comfortably on the oche, you’re not going to hit a target the size of your little fingernail, so make sure your shoes fit perfectly — and take two or three pairs with you everywhere, and sleep make sure you get enough rest," he added,
Topics: Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, Darts
Tom Jenkins