Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is considered one of the best to ever play in the NBA when it comes to clutch shots. But for Shaquille O’Neal, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Damian Lillard is better.
Over the course of his 15-year career with the Warriors, the Baby-Faced Assassin has connected 47 percent of his shots from the field, 42 percent from beyond the arc, and 91 percent from the free throw. In contrast, the Bucks’ All-Star point guard has hit 43 percent of his field goals, 37 percent from deep, and 89 percent from the charity stripe in the 12 years he has played in the NBA.
While the stats tell one story, there’s something more than meets the eye when it comes to who’s the better clutch player – Curry or Lillard? As it stands, O’Neal has an interesting take on the latter.
Shaquille O’Neal Picks Milwaukee Bucks’ Damian Lillard Over Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry as the Better Clutch Player
Appearing before The Big Podcast, the All-Star big man gave his take on who’s the better clutch player between Curry and Lillard.
Shaq states he would prefer to play with Damian Lillard rather than Steph Curry during clutch situations because he believes Lillard is a better standstill shooter
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According to O’Neal, there have been a lot of people asking him who he’d pass the ball to when the game goes down the line. As much as he hates to answer the question, the Los Angeles Lakers legend said he loves and respects the two point guards.
Nevertheless, O’Neal said Curry is the better shooter while Lillard is more clutch when the game calls for it. He explains that the former is at his best when the Warriors star is moving, while the Bucks point guard works best with how he plays the game.
O’Neal concluded that Lillard would probably work better with him than Curry. Interestingly enough, the center’s style is similar to Giannis Antetokounmpo when he smashes defenses on his way to the rim. In any case, this vote of confidence from Shaq himself will go a long way for Dame.
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