2017-2018- Irving vs Curry (poll)

[Tr1boy]

This debate is starting to heat up again.

Who would you take now?  And why?

[GreenShooter]

Was a huge Curry fan but he's turning into a punk. Plus, how can I go against a fellow C's player. Used to hate on Garnett as well but things change. Give me Kyrie though I acknowledge Steph is a slightly better player  and shooter right now but put Kyrie on that team and they don't skip a beat.

[Roy H.]

Who is better, the guy who leads in points, rebounds, assists, FG%, 3PT%, TS% all while having lower usage;

... or the other guy?

[Moranis]

I can't believe Curry won't win this unanimously.  Curry is a significantly better player than Irving.  It isn't close at all. 

[knuckleballer]

Curry is clearly better, but I don't think there is a huge difference.  Who is the better ball handler?  Who is the better finisher at the rim?  Who out played who in the pg matchup in the last two finals? I think the difference is smaller than the perception.

[CelticsElite]

Irving. Curry can't defend. I don't care for box score stats. Box scored don't mention defense ratings

[Tr1boy]

I can't believe Curry won't win this unanimously.  Curry is a significantly better player than Irving. It isn't close at all.

Disagree

Go rewatch the finals...all three

Curry with turnovers, missed 3s, basically buckling under pressure at times.....

Kyrie on the other hand...

[BitterJim]

I can't believe Curry won't win this unanimously.  Curry is a significantly better player than Irving. It isn't close at all.

Disagree

Go rewatch the finals...all three

Curry with turnovers, missed 3s, basically buckling under pressure at times.....

Kyrie on the other hand...

Kyrie had 0 TOs and shot 100% on 3s? 

[jambr380]

Curry is clearly better, but I don't think there is a huge difference.  Who is the better ball handler?  Who is the better finisher at the rim?  Who out played who in the pg matchup in the last two finals? I think the difference is smaller than the perception.

This is about where I am on the debate; however, I am very happy to have Irving on this team and will consider it a bonus if he improves on what he has been.

[Roy H.]

I can't believe Curry won't win this unanimously.  Curry is a significantly better player than Irving. It isn't close at all.

Disagree

Go rewatch the finals...all three

Curry with turnovers, missed 3s, basically buckling under pressure at times.....

Kyrie on the other hand...

There’s not much we’re going to learn about Kyrie from his one game in the 2015 Finals, is there?

[BitterJim]

I'll take the 2 time MVP.  Kyrie is great, but he hasn't reached Curry's level yet.

And that's okay.  Curry is an amazing player (and the best shooter ever), not being as good as him right now isn't a slight toward Kyrie at all.   Hopefully Kyrie gets there someday, but right now it's a no-brainer

[jpotter33]

Curry is clearly better, but I don't think there is a huge difference.  Who is the better ball handler?  Who is the better finisher at the rim?  Who out played who in the pg matchup in the last two finals? I think the difference is smaller than the perception.

This is about where I am on the debate; however, I am very happy to have Irving on this team and will consider it a bonus if he improves on what he has been.

Yeah, pretty much this.

It also should be mentioned that Kyrie is a little over 4 years younger than Curry, and he still has yet to hit his ceiling.

So while today I'd take Curry, I'd take Kyrie if I was looking both for the present and long-term.

[Roy H.]

Curry is a top-3 player, a two-time MVP, and the best player on a championship team. He’s got two titles and has won 73 games.

Kyrie is a top-15 player who has been a key player on a title team.

Both are great, but one is greater.

[jpotter33]

Curry is a top-3 player, a two-time MVP, and the best player on a championship team. He’s got two titles and has won 73 games.

Kyrie is a top-15 player who has been a key player on a title team.

Both are great, but one is greater.

Naw, maybe top 5. Lebron, Durant, Kawhi, and AD are for sure ahead of him in my book, perhaps even others.

[Roy H.]

Curry is a top-3 player, a two-time MVP, and the best player on a championship team. He’s got two titles and has won 73 games.

Kyrie is a top-15 player who has been a key player on a title team.

Both are great, but one is greater.

Naw, maybe top 5. Lebron, Durant, Kawhi, and AD are for sure ahead of him in my book, perhaps even others.

I can understand the argument, but he’s a two-time MVP on a dynasty team who is basically unguardable.

Playing next to Durant has made some people forget the greatness of Curry.