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?
There’s a difference “Steph is top 10 ever and it’s set in ston” and “Steph is in the convo”
Admittedly, Steph is a difficult one to gauge. He can be the greatest offensive player ever in a 20-minute stretch when he gets hot, and it happens it a lot. That, along with his accolades, is more than enough to put him in the convo. But he looks telestial when he’s in slump. And his defense is definitely lacking in top-10 standards. Without these ‘buts’, he would be a consensus top 10.