Overview
- On his podcast with Paul Pierce, Garnett said “we’re in the Curry era,” calling Curry “the GOAT of this era” and the “messiah of that long ball.”
- He framed the comments during a discussion of rising talent, highlighting Cade Cunningham and twins Amen and Ausar Thompson as part of the next wave.
- Coverage situates the praise alongside Curry’s resume, including a unanimous MVP, four NBA championships with the Warriors, and Olympic gold in Paris.
- Curry is the NBA’s all-time three-point leader and became the first player to reach 4,000 career threes in March 2025.
- Reports note Curry has 25,988 career points—12 shy of 26,000—while outlets widely amplify Garnett’s stance and revisit comparisons with his contemporaries.