LeBron James’ comments from the Mind The Game podcast regarding Stephen Curry and Allen Iverson being the most influential players ever are the hottest topic in the
basketball world at the moment. On the latest episode of FanDuel’s Run It Back , Lou Williams and Chandler Parsons also had an in-depth debate about the same. While the latter, disagreed with Bron, the three-time Sixth Man of the Year explained why the
Los Angeles Lakers superstar wasn’t incorrect. Chandler Parsons kickstarted the conversation by highlighting the impact that Stephen Curry and Allen Iverson had on the sport. While Parson shed light on Curry’s three-point shooting, the former NBA player believed AI was different since he was a cultural icon. While Chandler did admit that the two players were of massive significance in NBA history, he resolutely dubbed Michael Jordan the most influential player. Apart from reasoning that MJ found immense success on the court, he also spoke about the Jordan Brand being one of the biggest companies in the world. Despite Parsons’s words, Lou Williams shared the same opinion as LeBron James. After agreeing that kids wanted to be like Mike in the 1990s, Williams went on to speak about the impact Curry has had on today’s kids. Further, the 37-year-old also revealed how players in the current era wore jewelry, cornrows, and tattoos due to Iverson. Lou Williams’ point is spot on. For his time in the NBA, Michael Jordan was responsible for popularizing the league, not only in the States but worldwide too. However, with the passage of time also come younger generations, and here Stephen Curry and Allen Iverson reign supreme. So, while it is difficult to diminish the influence MJ had on the game, it can be agreed that Iverson and Curry have had at least a similar level of effect.
LeBron James spoke about the influence of Stephen Curry and Michael Jordan Similar to Lou Williams, LeBron James believed that Stephen Curry and Allen Iverson were influential due to their
shooting and style, respectively. Apart from stating that the two guards below 6ft 3” were more relatable to kids of today’s generation, the King ranked AI and Curry over Michael Jordan as the “two biggest influential guys” in the game. James isn’t inaccurate. In terms of reliability, trying to emulate Iverson and Curry is a more realistic aim as compared to emulating Michael Jordan. While the level of skill and talent required to do what Curry and Iverson have done is magnanimous, fans may see it and think that they could try a similar move too. And slowly, it is because of that aspect that they may get more drawn to these personalities, rather than the likes of Michael Jordan, or even LeBron James.