Overview
- In an Overtime segment during All-Star Weekend, O’Neal refused to name anyone better as multiple stars were shown and concluded with, “Steph is the GOAT.”
- The declaration contrasts with O’Neal’s prior public lists, including a 2025 ranking that placed Michael Jordan first and omitted Curry.
- Reports contextualized the claim with Curry’s résumé, noting four championships, two MVPs, one Finals MVP, two scoring titles and his reputation as the game’s greatest shooter.
- At age 37 this season, Curry is averaging 27.2 points with 46.8 percent shooting from the field and 39.1 percent from three over 39 games.
- Curry was selected as an All-Star starter but withdrew with a knee injury and was replaced by Brandon Ingram, and he said he intends to return to the Three-Point Contest in 2027 in Phoenix.