3D simulation settles the NBA 'GOAT' debate between Michael Jordan and Steph Curry

A game between the famous Chicago Bulls team of 1996 and the 2017 Golden State Warriors has been simulated, with Michael Jordan and Steph Curry going head-to-head.

Jordan and Curry are regarded by many as two of the greatest players in NBA history. Jordan, a six-time NBA champion with the Bulls, transcended his sport in the 80's and 90's.

And more recently, Steph Curry has established himself as one of the best shooters of all time. The four-time NBA champion and two-time MVP is the all-time leader in made three-pointers and three-point attempts.

So who is the greatest? Speaking in an interview with Willie Geist on Sunday TODAY in 2023, Curry said it is unfair to compare players in multiple eras.

"I ascribe to the mindset that there are multiple GOATs," he said. "And I hate that, it's not a cop-out answer, but it's so hard to compare eras."

He added: "And getting into that conversation of 'oh if you put Michael in this era or if you put LeBron in that era,' it's kind of unfair. It's a great barbershop debate, and it's something that'll never stop until the end of time."

They never met on the court but in a lengthy YouTube video by Professor Airball, Jordan and Curry went head-to-head as the legendary Chicago Bulls team of 1996 came up against the 2017 Golden State Warriors team.

As you can see from the footage below, a Warriors team featuring Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Wendell Moore came out on top after a dramatic last-second bucket sealed a 133-130 win.

Curry, meanwhile, scored 26 points to help his side to victory, whilst Michael Jordan netted an impressive 44 points alongside the man he calls his greatest ever teammate Scottie Pippen, who scored 43 points.

"Jordan and Pippen were the only ones who came to play," Professor Airball said. "NBA Finals MVP goes to Stephen Curry, who scored 29 points, three rebounds and nine assists."

Curry's coach Steve Kerr compared him to Jordan when he said he was a "modern" version of MJ. Do you agree?