Steph Curry called himself the best point guard ever with a shoutout to Magic Johnson

And his argument is pretty legit, too.

There are some NBA water cooler debates that will probably never have a definitive answer. Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James for the GOAT player. Hakeem Olajuwon vs. Shaquille O’Neal vs. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar vs. Bill Russell for the GOAT center. And so on and so forth.

But one of the more interesting conversations concerns the greatest point guard of all time. With so many contrasting styles in play between various eras, it probably comes down to a matter of preference. Or confidence.

For Steph Curry himself, it seems to be both.

On a recent episode of the Gilbert Arenas Show, the Golden State Warriors superstar was asked if he’s the finest point guard of all time. After taking a moment to ponder — not hesitate, a key distinction — Curry gave a definitive “yes.” And even while he would still shout out Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson, Curry does have a legit argument:

Curry’s resume isn’t entirely on par with Johnson’s in terms of All-Star appearances, MVP awards, and championships. Yet. Those gaps aren’t that far apart for a four-time champion, two-time MVP, and nine-time All-Star. They’re the kind that could be closed by the time the 35-year-old Curry finishes his playing career in the coming years.

What Curry does have going for him is that he’s the inarguably greatest three-point shooter in history. Of everyone who has ever played NBA basketball (or the sport in general), Curry indisputably possesses the best range, efficiency, and deadliness from behind the arc. It’s what’s made his career so iconic in itself.

On the flip side, if someone still wanted to roll with Johnson, I wouldn’t begrudge it. A 6-foot-9 point guard who could run a transition offense with the best of them? At the helm of a dynasty with five championships? Yeah, that’s what we call an unmitigated unicorn, folks.

Curry should say he’s the best ever because it’s a valid point and because it’s a conversation that will always be subjective.