In a series of tweets, the basketball community reacted with astonishment to Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry's performance, with various commentators and fans expressing disbelief and admiration for his skills on the court. The conversation extended beyond his on-court prowess, as Shaquille O'Neal, a former NBA superstar himself, sparked a debate about Curry's place in the all-time greats. O'Neal, on NBA on TNT, pondered whether it was time to consider Curry as the best player of all time, even placing him above himself in the all-time rankings and asking fans for their opinions. Kenny Smith questioned O'Neal's ranking of Curry over himself, to which O'Neal affirmed. This bold statement by O'Neal led to discussions across the sports world, with other analysts and fans weighing in on Curry's impact on the game and his potential status as the greatest of all time (GOAT). Additionally, Jordan Poole returned to face the Warriors, and he was greeted with a standing ovation and a tribute video, highlighting his contribution to the team's recent championship success.
What a sequence for Steph ๐ฅ https://t.co/sokGZXWp74
What a DIME from Steph! ๐ฅ https://t.co/P3kmCoWP0y
Steph ๐ https://t.co/mug1BQVqFB
Poor Steph. ๐ (๐ฅ: @espn) https://t.co/5aXrzk9mku
Jordan Poole returns to Chase! Pregame hugs with Steph Curry, Looney, GP2 + halfcourt, #Warriors-Wizards โฆ #DubNation https://t.co/bYhil7PorK https://t.co/008XvCkf2c
'It was just special' says Jordan Poole on return to Chase Center. https://t.co/3dxSUkPqVx
Shaq had a brutal message for Chris Russo after leaving him off his Top 5 Centers list. โฌ https://t.co/3Zkpf0u1AE
Dub Hub: Jordan Poole reflects on his โsuccessful timeโ with the Warriors https://t.co/xM7ylEuofI
Steph couldn't believe it ๐คฏ https://t.co/zPr0K74i6E https://t.co/do4WXvpcq6
Steph's reaction says it all ๐คฃ https://t.co/Mby8eKWgoM https://t.co/1YV23R52R9
Jordan Poole was greeted with a standing ovation in his return to Chase Center ๐ #DubNation https://t.co/kKYWxG2sOZ
Dub Nation gave Jordan Poole a warm welcome during his return to Golden State ๐ ๐บ Warriors-Wizards | Live on ESPN https://t.co/CuDMdZyBKd
Jordan Poole received a standing ovation in his return to the Bay ๐ https://t.co/GVJ54yMHEw
Warriors welcome Jordan Poole back with tribute video https://t.co/zHpV39dBah
Warriors fans welcome back Jordan Poole ๐ https://t.co/ALNou43Dhh
The Warriors showed a tribute video for Jordan Poole in his first game back at Chase Center ๐ฅน (via @warriors) https://t.co/62PDwBifCi
The Chase Center welcomes back Jordan Poole. ๐ฅน (๐ฅ: @warriors) https://t.co/uYF0HtbvtV
A warm welcome for Poole in his return to the Bay ๐ ๐ฅ: @Warriors https://t.co/H7xF8lzd3q
Warriors tribute video for Jordan Poole. https://t.co/hUMLLnVrCu
This was cool. The Warriors aired Jordan Poole's tribute video during starting lineups to welcome him back. https://t.co/T05flpTtBy
WATCH: Jordan Poole reunites with former Warriors teammates as Wizards travel to Golden State https://t.co/QG43669WgE
Here is the tribute video and crowd reaction for Jordan Poole from the Warriors. https://t.co/qUUJ31yRbT
Nice video tribute and strong ovation for Jordan Poole in pregame introductions #Warriors https://t.co/BHlm1OYQ7i
Stephen Curry ๐ค Jordan Poole https://t.co/kcQnNeXJe4
Dubs are hype to see Jordan Poole in his first game back at Chase Center ๐ฅน (via @957thegame) https://t.co/FMeDZSXGUV
Steph ๐ค Jordan Poole Former teammates reunited before tonight's game! ๐ธ: @Warriors https://t.co/wn7VWbaWk8
Jordan Poole and Steph Curry catching up before the Wizards play the Warriors at Chase Center ๐ซ ๐ฅ @NBCSWarriors https://t.co/2lOYTAn9P4
Jordan Poole reunited with the Warriors (h/t @957thegame) https://t.co/CEi7ttHVTY
Steph Curry and Gary Payton II catching up with former teammate Jordan Poole ahead of tonightโs Warriors-Wizards game https://t.co/lhwcryOv2Y
Curry ๐ค Poole Old teammates face off tonight on ESPN ๐ https://t.co/gdzIRcNzAl
Jordan Poole and Steph Curry reunite before tonight's game ๐ซ (via @NBCSWarriors) https://t.co/hxizlTBoOJ
Jordan Poole and Steph Curry linking up before todayโs game. https://t.co/XOGrogihht
Steph and Jordan Poole caught up before tip-off. ๐ซ (๐ฅ: @NBCSWarriors) https://t.co/m4pEytVKUs
Steph and Jordan Poole link before Warriors-Wizards ๐ค (via @NBCSWarriors) https://t.co/9iIlJS76im
Steph and Jordan Poole pregame ๐ฅ https://t.co/MbOh1tUMZM
Steph Curry x Jordan Poole. โ https://t.co/GXLw1l91SA
"No-time listener, first-time responder." Shaq's response to Chris "Mad Dog" Russo ranking him as the fifth-best center ever was "Who the **** is that?" https://t.co/iuRO1nyX0B
Jordan Poole back in the Bay ๐ฅ https://t.co/ZtdkyvjgYk
Shaq had a fiery response to Chris โMad Dogโ Russo's take that OโNeal is just the fifth-best center in NBA history https://t.co/RrfRYUXm4W
Shaq responds to being called the fifth-best center of all-time ๐ฃ๏ธ https://t.co/6sYY3EcDZJ
Jordan Poole was an essential part of the Warriors winning their most recent championship. He deserves an ovation on his return.
Shaq says he's the 3rd best center of all time. ๐ (๐ฅ: @bigpodwithshaq) https://t.co/iPmQQORgQH
Jordan Poole returns to face the Warriors on Friday night. I talked to Poole, Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Steve Kerr and Kevon Looney about Poole's tenure with the Warriors. "I just hate the way it ended for Jordan" https://t.co/qwtxjCZ2VZ
Shaq ranks Steph Curry above himself and thinks he's 'in the conversation' for GOAT: https://t.co/VmKNS6de0Z
Shaq believes Steph Curry is in the GOAT discussion https://t.co/10lCoO1VLO https://t.co/fZ6oQslxnx
Is it time to put Steph in the GOAT conversation? ๐ @JoyTaylorTalks weighs in https://t.co/7r6m6mmx37
.@MadDogUnleashed says Shaq is the fifth best NBA center of all time ๐ @stephenasmith and @RealJayWilliams couldn't believe it ๐ฎ https://t.co/DPhg8UJMJB
Shaq ranks Steph Curry above himself and thinks he's 'in the conversation' for GOAT https://t.co/VmKNS6cGbr
Shaq on why Steph Curry could be in GOAT conversation (and is 'WAY' better than himself) https://t.co/PhlheHWL3l https://t.co/9SWS1us1Ir
Shaquille OโNeal: Is it time to put Steph Curry in GOAT conversation? #ShaquilleONeal #StephCurry https://t.co/7a1A5CMpU8
Shaq: "I'm wondering is it time to putting [Steph Curry] as the best player of all-time." Kenny Smith: "You put him over you?" Shaq: "Yes...I'm asking the fans, is it time to start putting him in the conversation as one of the best players ever." ๐ค https://t.co/kKnkNwloPC
.@SHAQ on Steph: "I'm wondering... Is it time to start putting him as the best player of all-time?" ๐ https://t.co/4ORTLUyHpt
Shaq on Steph Curry: "I'm wondering is it time to start putting him as the best player of all time?"
Shaq says Steph Curry should be in the best player of all-time conversation, per @NBAonTNT. He also admits Steph is better than him ALL-TIME. ๐ https://t.co/tC9ZGzAAwa
Shaq: โIโm wondering if itโs time to start putting [Steph Curry] as the best player of all timeโ Kenny: โyouโd put him over you?โ Shaq: โYesโ https://t.co/YVaX9U5ar3
OH MY, STEPH ๐ฑ (via @NBAonTNT) https://t.co/RiCTTZRdIk
WHAT A SHOT BY STEPH ๐คฏ https://t.co/kvuMmWrV00
Jesus, Steph https://t.co/OBXx5Bjon7
Steph Curry!!! ๐๐ค
Steph is him
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Steph.
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STEPH OMG
STEPH CURRY ๐คฏ https://t.co/MvV4ZcaEhI
Steph from DEEP ๐ฏ https://t.co/RUus5zXaKx
steph...how??? https://t.co/I8lwEL9X0W
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