Since snagging his fourth NBA championship in 2022, Steph Curry’s legacy has sparked more debates than your uncle’s conspiracy theories at the Thanksgiving table. Following the Golden State Warriors’ exhilarating comeback win over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, former basketball titan Shaquille O’Neal popped onto the airwaves with a proclamation that even the conspiracy theorists can rally behind: Start putting Steph in the greatest of all time conversation.

As Shaq, the king of the big man alliance, declared during the TNT broadcast, “There’s Michael Jordan, there’s Kobe Bryant, there’s LeBron James. Start putting Steph in that conversation. I demand it!” Strong words from a guy who knows a thing or two about greatness since ranking in the top 10 of all time is not too shabby.

“I played against Mike, with Kobe, faced LeBron,” Shaq continued. “They’re all great, but it’s time we include Steph Curry in that category. No, I’m not saying he is the GOAT, but let’s have the conversation. The internet gabs and barbershop debates are buzzing, but what we’re witnessing is something special, and how many rings are we talking about? Four!” In the world of basketball, numbers matter, it’s like how your social media follower count validates your worth.

But wait, why does this all matter? Because Curry isn’t just a player; he’s transformed the game with his insane three-point shooting, and his magnetic charm makes him the face of the modern NBA. Tuesday’s game may not have been his best, but scoring 28 points and sealing the game with some clutch assists? Classic Steph.

Not only did he wish the Madison Square Garden crowd sweet dreams after the game, but he also snagged their hearts one 3-pointer at a time.

So, can we formally initiate the “Let’s Talk About Steph” movement? Because honestly, it’s hard not to recognize greatness when it’s exhibiting the annoying light of a social media influencer. Get ready, sports world, Steph’s trajectory is just getting started, and he might just break the internet (and the record books) next.