Boston Celtics Legend's Controversial Steph Curry, James Harden Statement

NBA legend Paul Pierce gave a controversial opinion about Steph Curry and James Harden

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) scores against Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1), guard Terance Mann (14) during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images / Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

When it comes to the most influential players in the last decade, many players cite Steph Curry and LeBron James as the two most. Some even put Curry over LeBron in terms of having more influence on the modern game. Surprisingly, one NBA legend believes James Harden is more influential than Curry.

During an episode of The Truth Lounge, Celtics legend Paul Pierce claimed that James Harden has been more influential to the modern NBA game than Steph Curry.

"Everybody talk about they say Curry, the reason we play, I think a lot of the reason we play like this is James Harden," Pierce said. "It's just like, everybody shoot step-back threes, everybody going into they bag and they getting to they three. Like that's James Harden, that's not Steph Curry."

Who changed basketball more: James Harden or Stephen Curry?

“The way James manipulated the game, it started something completely different.”

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While Pierce's words are controversial, they are certainly intriguing in a way that no one has ever heard before. When fans look at a player like Trae Young or Caitlin Clark, they immediately think of Curry. When fans look at a player like Luka Doncic, they immediately think of Harden. There are more players playing similarly to Harden than there are to Curry.

Both Steph Curry and James Harden influenced the modern NBA. While it's hard to say who had more influence, Harden's name should definitely be considered more in those conversations.

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