The NBA All-Star Weekend is just around the corner, with the San Francisco Bay Area preparing to host one of basketball’s most celebrated events in 2025.
As the rosters emerged, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry secured another selection as a Western Conference starter – though his inclusion hasn’t come without controversy.
Curry’s selection marks his 11th career All-Star appearance, extending a streak that’s only been interrupted once since the 2019-20 season, when an injury limited him to just five games.
However, ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins isn’t convinced the Warriors’ sharpshooter deserved the nod this time around.
“I look like a guy like Steph Curry making the All-Star Game this season. And I look at a lot of guys like Kyrie Irving, Devin Booker, De’Aaron Fox, just in his conference who had better seasons and are playing better than him. Look, I’ll say the quiet thing out loud. Steph Curry should not be an All-Star. He shouldn’t,” Perkins stated firmly.
Kendrick Perkins says Steph Curry didn’t deserve to be an All-Star
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The former NBA champion turned analyst believes All-Star selection should reflect current performance rather than legacy or popularity.
He emphasized that several Western Conference players have put up stronger numbers and led their teams to better records this season, making them more deserving candidates for the honor than Curry.
While Perkins’ criticism might ruffle some feathers, the numbers tell an interesting story.
Curry, despite his legendary status in the game, is averaging 22.3 points per game this season – his lowest output in a healthy season since 2011-12.
This statistical dip adds weight to Perkins’ argument, even as basketball fans prepare to celebrate another All-Star appearance from one of the game’s most electrifying players.
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