{"id":99540,"date":"2024-10-06T11:09:35","date_gmt":"2024-10-06T15:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=99540"},"modified":"2024-10-06T11:09:35","modified_gmt":"2024-10-06T15:09:35","slug":"top-25-nba-players-2024-25-no-5-stephen-curry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/10\/06\/top-25-nba-players-2024-25-no-5-stephen-curry\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 25 NBA Players 2024-25: No. 5 \u2013 Stephen Curry"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kicking off the top five of our top 25<\/a> list, we arrive at Stephen Curry.<\/a><\/span> The Golden State Warriors superstar guard is one of the greatest players of all-time who has sustained success for an impressive period of time. Curry’s elite shooting helped change the game and makes him capable of being a one-man offense Let’s dive into Curry’s game and spot on the list.<\/p>\n

Top 25 NBA Players 2024-25: No. 5 \u2013 Stephen Curry<\/h2>\n

An All-Time Great Who Changed the Game\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

With unmatched range, a lightning-quick release, and absurd consistency, Curry is the greatest three-point shooter of all time. The two-time MVP has made over 700 more three-pointers<\/a> than anyone else in league history. His style of play changed how the game is played, causing teams to emphasize three-point shooting and floor spacing. Curry is also the best off-ball player of all-time, he constantly moves around the perimeter, creating open shots. His offensive gravity as a shooter and off-ball threat opens up the game for his teammates. Additionally, Steph is an elite ball handler, high-level finisher, playmaker, and defender. Curry’s incredible shooting, combined with his underrated all-around game, has allowed him to sustain success well into his 30s. The four-time NBA champ has a case as the best point guard in league history.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n