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Stephen A. Smith Believes Stephen Curry Will Surpass LeBron James In NBA Championships Next Year: “Winning The Championship Again Next Year”

The Golden State Warriors avoided a Game 7 scenario after knocking out the Boston Celtics in Thursday’s Game 6 to finish off the NBA Finals and win the 2021-22 NBA championship. Stephen Curry put up 31.2 points, 6.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game on 48.2% shooting to win the Finals MVP.

In wake of their victory, fans and basketball pundits alike have already discussed what’s in store for the Warriors in the next NBA season. Although a lot of teams could still improve and get healthier, NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith remains confident on the Warriors’ title chances. 

Appearing on ESPN’s First Take, Smith said that the Warriors will repeat as champions next season, consequently stating that Curry will surpass LeBron James in NBA championships while tying the likes of Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan.

“I got the Warriors repeating!” shouted Smith. “They are winning the NBA championship again next year! This time next year, Steph Curry will surpass LeBron James, and he will have five chips. He will tie Kobe Bryant. He will surpass Shaquille O’Neal.

He’ll have more chips than Shaquille. He’ll have more chips than LeBron. He’ll have just as many as Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan. The Golden State Warriors are winning the championship again next year.”

“I got the Warriors repeating! They are winning the NBA championship AGAIN next year!”@StephenASmith is making his claims for 2023 EARLY. pic.twitter.com/fbhCy1QF5X

— First Take (@FirstTake) June 17, 2022