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Topics: NBA, Steph Curry , Lebron James, Shaquille ONeal, Basketball
Ben McCrum
Topics: NBA, Steph Curry , Lebron James, Shaquille ONeal, Basketball
NBA fans are convinced that star player Steph Curry could surpass LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal after pointing out one thing during his ongoing tour in China.
As is always the case in sport, basketball fans have debated for decades which of several of the biggest and best names in the sport should be considered the greatest NBA player of all time.
Having won an impressive six championships, Jordan is typically considered to be on top of the list, with many fans speculating that James could one day take his place as the GOAT.
However, in recent years some fans have started throwing Curry's name into the GOAT conversation due to his recent individual accolades and multiple championships.
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And, after spotting him during during his latest tour of China, fans think that he be about to take one step closer to settling the debate by surpassing one of James' biggest achievements.
Ahead of the NBA season starting in October, Curry has decided to embark on 'Curry Con', the first overseas edition of his pre-season training camp.
The tour started in Chongqing, China, where he was greeted with a massive drone show, a tour of the city and a meeting with his doppelganger.
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As part of his tour, the Golden States Warriors star has allowed fans to watch him train for the upcoming NBA season, leading many fans to take to social media and share pictures of the 37-year-old.
And after seeing Curry's muscular appearance, some have claimed that this could finally be the year that he goes on to win his fifth NBA Championship.
Reacting to a viral image of Curry's physique, one fan wrote: "He's about to win number 5, bro."
While another added: "Getting ready for ring no. 5."
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And one joked: "He needs all the muscles to carry the team yet again."
If Curry was to lead the Golden State Warriors to their seventh NBA Championship title, it would take his career total to five, one more than several top players including both James and O'Neal.
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Meanwhile, a fifth title would also put Curry on par with the likes of Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson.