Arenas offers an intriguing definition of “generational.”

Gilbert Arenas, a former NBA player, is known for his outrageous opinions, but what he said on Friday would surprise even the most extreme internet trolls. Naturally, Arenas has a podcast where he regularly expresses unconventional and occasionally false viewpoints, particularly with reference to elite players for the Denver Nuggets and Golden State Warriors.Through Gil’s Arena on Friday, the three-time All-Star minimised the grandeur of Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry.

Arenas declared, “Steph is not a generational talent.” Victor Wembanyama, known as Wemby, is a multigenerational individual. That brilliance spans generations. 

 Wembanyama appears to be the finest player of his generation so far, but Curry has solidified his place in history as the greatest shooter of all time. When younger kids call out a player’s name during a three-point shot, that speaks volumes. 

 Arenas went on, “Generational means you can’t mimic it.” Could you play like Magic Johnson? Point guard with vision, 6’9″…no. 

You cannot imitate the physique of Shaquille O’Neal or the f**king LeBron James. Wemby cannot be imitated. They belong to a generation. It appears just once in a (generation).

Strangely, when assigning a player the G-word, Arenas gives greater weight to physical attributes than to statistical output.

“Physical attributes,” he clarified. Someone who is making adjustments (almost to the point of being generational) is Giannis Antetokounmpo.Jokic is simply an excellent basketball player; he is not a player of a generation. Curry was a fantastic hoops player.The phenomenon known as generational shift occurs once every 20 years. 

 The problem is that, rather than bodily type, the term in dispute is “generational talent.” The fact that players like Jokic and Curry can dominate even though they aren’t built like gladiators is even more astounding.

Are Arenas’s assertions true?

The greatest players of all time to wear Warriors and Nuggets uniforms are Curry and Jokic.

Guard Gilbert Arenas (10) of the Memphis Grizzlies during the Bradley Centre game versus the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks were defeated 99–95 by the Grizzlies.Guard Gilbert Arenas (10) of the Memphis Grizzlies during the Bradley Centre game versus the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks were defeated 99–95 by the Grizzlies.

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A player is generational when they are the best at anything that has ever been done. Curry’s ability to shoot transformed the game dramatically while he was a member of the Warriors. In order to stay up with Golden State, the NBA transitioned to a more three-point shooting era once he and Klay Thompson established the “Splash Brothers.”

Conversely, Jokic is already the greatest passing big man in history. It is extremely uncommon for a centre to average at least 7.9 assists per game as the Serbian international has done over the last four seasons. According to GQ’s Howard Beck and Conde Nast, legendary broadcaster Mike Breen has already declared Jokic to be the best passing big he has ever witnessed.

“Lists, rankings, and “who’s the best of all time?” don’t really appeal to me.” stated Breen. “But I don’t think I’ve seen better in my years of broadcasting, night in and night out, the difficulty of his passing, his court vision for a seven-footer.” Without a doubt, Bill Walton and the others you mentioned were outstanding. However, I do believe that [Jokic] is superior in terms of his timing, vision, and accuracy. You would be astounded if you created an incredible highlight reel with only Jokic’s passes. He simply has this incredible touch.

The best players to ever wear Warriors and Nuggets uniforms are also Curry and Jokic. How can players not be seen as generational when they are the best of all time at their franchise and the greatest in a particular skill?