ESPN reporter, and Cleveland Cavaliers beat writer, Dave McMenamin, created quite a stir on Twitter Tuesday night, when he tweeted a list of his eight “franchise changing solo talents” in the NBA, and decided to omit two-time MVP Stephen Curry.
There are maybe 8 bet-the-house franchise changing solo talents in the league: LeBron, Kawhi, Harden, Russ, Giannis, AD, KAT and KD https://t.co/UgN3Bx4G6N
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) June 21, 2017
When questioned about the curious omission, McMenamin doubled-down, causing an uproar from both Warriors Twitter, and his fellow ESPN colleagues.
Incredible talent. But collaborative talent.
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) June 21, 2017
In 2012, the Warriors – on way to 26 wins – traded Monta and placed franchise in Curry’s hands. Since then:
46 wins
51
67
73
67— Marcus Thompson (@ThompsonScribe) June 21, 2017
Steph Curry on-court last season (via @nbawowy)
Overall: +18.5 per 48
w/o KD: +16.3
w/o KD and Dray: +14.4
w/o KD and Dray and Klay: +13.0— Tom Haberstroh (@tomhaberstroh) June 21, 2017
No picture incapsulates the absolute dominance of Steph Curry more than this one. pic.twitter.com/E41kmBF8v9
— Jake Clark (@mrclarkinc) June 16, 2017
If only there was a way we could go back in time and have a terrible franchise draft Steph Curry to see if he could really turn them around. https://t.co/GmFCvMiD2U
— LOLKNBR ? (@LOLKNBR) June 21, 2017
Steph Curry won a championship with Klay dribbling like me as his second best player. Don’t ever disrespect da gawd man
— Beke (@BekeGSW) June 21, 2017
If Steph Curry is a “collaborative talent” then all other NBA PGs are peasants. https://t.co/u13Oa2JmgS
— Sean Jordan (@BaySean) June 21, 2017
I really might have to catch a body over Steph Curry disrespect.
— Beke (@BekeGSW) June 21, 2017
Steph Curry won a playoff series against a 57-win Nuggets team in which his teams 2nd-leading scorer for the series was Jarrett Jack.
— Micah Adams (@MicahAdams13) June 21, 2017
This is what the Ws mean when they call themselves light years ahead. If you still doubting Curry you already lost https://t.co/lvP8sAjsVV
— Chillin in my Bacta (@AminESPN) June 21, 2017
Pretty sure a team did build a franchise around him and won 1 title and 73 games the next year before losing in 7. https://t.co/kWYWHnIv5z
— Haralabos Voulgaris (@haralabob) June 21, 2017
Steph has gone back to being underrated, it is amazing.
— James Hodnett (@RevLoki13) June 21, 2017
KAT over Curry is ridiculous https://t.co/cvxqUecwx5
— Haralabos Voulgaris (@haralabob) June 21, 2017
Steph’s sister Sydel also took notice.
???? #Unanimous
Y’all goofy lol— Sydel Curry (@sydelcurry) June 21, 2017
— Sydel Curry (@sydelcurry) June 21, 2017
McMenamin eventually backtracked a bit on Wednesday morning, posting some of the best responses he received, and admitting he maybe should’ve expanded his list.
These were smart retorts. I had it at 9 with him, cut it to 8, should probably be 9. Might be a few other guys, too. pic.twitter.com/MgvHXDP0fh
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) June 21, 2017