“LeBron has been the best player to sit on the throne for almost 2 decades” - Kendrick Perkins believes keeping Steph Curry away from best in the world conversation is a testament to James

LeBron James and Steph Curry have had many legendary battles. Between 2015 and 2018, they met four straight times in the NBA Finals. Curry won three of those series.

However, James' performance in 2016 was historic as he rallied the Cleveland Cavaliers from a 1-3 deficit to win it all. In 2022, Curry won his fourth championship and tied James in this category.

However, ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins still believes James is "the best player in the world," despite Curry having the same number of rings as the Lakers star.

"It's just a testament to LeBron. LeBron has been the best player to sit on the throne for almost two decades," Perkins said. "Even when LeBron was playing when Kobe was around, when Tim Duncan was around, he was still the best player in the world."

Steph Curry has changed the game of basketball

Although Curry may be the second-best player in the league right now, his impact goes way beyond stats and accolades. The guard has drastically changed the game, and he should get a lot of credit for it.

Kendrick Perkins believes Steph Curry has opened the door for other short point guards, such as Trae Young, to make a mark in the league.

"You have to give a guy credit for what he is doing at his size because he has changed the game of basketball forever," the former NBA champion said. "He has opened doors for guys like Trae Young to come into the NBA and be the best version of themselves."

Standing at 6-foot-2, Steph Curry had to find a way to hold his own against much taller players. He managed to do so by becoming the best shooter in NBA history.

Kendrick Perkins believes Steph Curry should get a lot of credit for transforming the landscape of the league and shining the spotlight on 3-point shooting.

"When you are watching guys that are in the NBA, from Damian Lillard to LeBron James, that are pulling up from the logo, that would've gotten you subbed out of the game 10 years ago. They're doing it because of Steph Curry," Perkins said. "He changed the game of basketball forever."

Curry's range makes him one of the toughest players to guard. Because of him, some analysts have suggested adding a 4-point line.