Topics: NBA, Michael Jordan
Steph Curry had a brilliant response to being dubbed a "modern" Michael Jordan.
The statement came from Curry's Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr, who gave him the highest level of praise in January 2023.
It came after he heard the reaction Curry received 'MVP' chants in Washington following his incredible exploits on the court.
Kerr said Curry was transcending the sport and creating such a buzz wherever he went, something six-time NBA champion Jordan did in his prime with the Chicago Bulls.
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Kerr, who played with Jordan said: "He's the modern MJ. I used to see this playing with the Bulls. Half the crowd has red #23 jerseys on.
"Now half the crowd has blue and yellow #30 jerseys. Steph transcends the game. He elicits an emotion from people, I think because he's so awe inspiring with his play, that no matter where we go there are people cheering for him and can't wait to see him perform. Because we have never seen anything like him."
Curry has four NBA championships to his name and holds the record for the highest three-throw percentage in NBA history with 91%.
He also recently came up clutch to lead the USA to gold at the Olympics in Paris.
But when asked about comparisons to His Airness in a press conference, Curry offered an incredibly humble response and spoke about the reactions from the fans.
"It's interesting because like you said he played with him and understood what the roadshows looked like so that's special," Curry explained.
"I think every time you take to the floor and feel that energy, I don't ever take it for granted because it wasn't always like that.
"And that's what we play the games for, in a sense of fans being part of the journey, spending their hard-earned money on tickets and creating an atmosphere like we had tonight.
"I'll leave it to him to make that comparison but it is special with our accomplishments."
Jordan, meanwhile, doesn't think Curry has earned the right to go in the Hall of Fame just yet.
He told NBC’s Craig Melvin, via Complex: “He's still a great player. Not a Hall of Famer yet though.”
