In a dazzling display on Tuesday night, Stephen Curry once again stole the spotlight, propelling the Golden State Warriors to a thrilling 132-126 overtime victory over the Boston Celtics. Curry’s remarkable performance included scoring seven of the final 11 points for the Warriors, culminating in a decisive three-pointer that secured the win.

With a staggering 33 points for the night, Curry showcased his enduring prowess, haunting opposing teams for over a decade and solidifying his status as the all-time leader in three-pointers made. Despite his unquestionable influence on the game, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has ignited a debate about Curry’s place in basketball history.

O’Neal, reflecting on Curry’s two MVPs, four titles, and ongoing brilliance as a shooter at the age of 35, raised the question of whether it’s time to consider Curry as the “best player of all time.” During a conversation with “NBA on TNT” cohost Kenny Smith, O’Neal, without hesitation, affirmed that he would place Curry above himself in the all-time rankings.

“I played 20 years, watched 20 years before that – I’ve never seen a guy like him,” O’Neal declared post-Warriors’ victory. “And he’s doing it consistently, and he has championships… Is it time to just put him in the conversation as one of the best players ever?”

Curry’s journey from being the seventh pick in the 2009 NBA Draft to a transformative player was unpredictable. Initially labeled as a sharpshooter during his time at Davidson and drafted by the Warriors, Curry has evolved far beyond expectations. His career averages of 24.7 points per game with a remarkable 42.7% shooting from three-point range underscore the multifaceted nature of his game. Leading the NBA in three-pointers made eight times in his career, Curry continues to dominate the league in the current season.