Stephen Curry's top 5 opponents of all time

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#3 Chris Paul

Chris Paul during 2021 NBA Finals - Game Three

Point God and Stephen Curry are both brought up in various 'great point guards of all-time' conversations, and rightly so. However, it is important to note that both players have a history between them, dating back to Chris Paul's LA Clippers days.

Paul and Curry have played a total of 50 matches against each other in the regular season and playoffs, and the latter holds a 28-22 advantage over the diminutive playmaker. Stephen Curry leads by 19-13 in the regular season, while the two stars have split 9 games each in the postseason.

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#2 James Harden

Boston Celtics v Brooklyn Nets - Game Five

James Harden and Stephen Curry have 3 MVPs between them, with the former being the latest winner to land the coveted prize in 2018. The two have clashed against each other on 52 occasions, with Curry leading 28-24 head-to-head. When it comes to the postseason, Curry has a 14-6 advantage over the 'Beard'.

The rivalry between the two guards peaked in 2018 when the Houston Rockets were on the verge of defeating the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference finals. The Rockets led the series 3-2 at one point, but an untimely injury to Chris Paul helped the Warriors clinch the series in seven games and ultimately went on to win the championship.

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#1 LeBron James

Phoenix Suns v Los Angeles Lakers - Game Six

Without a sliver of doubt, LA Lakers talisman LeBron James has been Stephen Curry's biggest rival to date in his NBA career. James and Curry have played 4 NBA finals against each other, with Curry holding a 3-1 record against arguably the greatest basketball player of all time.

In terms of total matches played, Curry leads 22-17. The Golden State Warriors star also has a superior record against James in the playoffs, as he has won 15 games and lost only 8. It is safe to say no other player has frustrated LeBron James as much as Stephen Curry has, and in a way that speaks volumes about the Warriors ace's legacy.

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