Why are Steph and even Luka in consideration for being some of the best basketball players ever when they don’t play defense? In my eyes the top 10 should be the best players on both sides of the ball, not just one. Can Steph really be considered a top 5 player all time without ever being an above average defender?
It’s funny you listed Oscar (an ancient player who is almost impossible to graft onto today’s game) and IT, two of the only standout PGs from a defensive standpoint.
But can you not see how Steph’s offensive insanity directly contributes to titles? Like, yeah, he’s not going to lock anyone up but you’re telling me when he gives up 18 points to a guy who only scores 12 but drops 42 on the other team’s head that his lack of all-nba defense makes it a wash? Really?