“Stephen Curry has done it again!” This phrase never gets old, and never grows on you. In fact, every time you hear it feels like a new rush. That is the Steph Curry Effect that’s been running wild in the NBA since 2009. Throughout his journey as the Golden Boy of the Bay, he has found teammates who have been like family. Especially Draymond Green, who has been like a shield to Curry, not just on the court but off the same. And even after the NBA Season ended for the Warriors, the 35-year-old is on duty, and this time he’s up against the legend, Charles Barkley.
Chuck is blunt and honest take on the game, so when they announced the CarMax Moment of the Year, Green made sure he didn’t let Barkley fuss about it. For the second year in a row, Curry won CarMax Moment of the Year. This time, with a behind-the-back beauty that floated in at the halftime buzzer against Phoenix on December 28. Fans loved it. It crushed Ja Morant’s jaw-dropping dunk on Wemby. Over a million votes poured in, and 55% went straight to Steph.
Well, it felt like Barkley didn’t accept the results. Thus, sitting on the table with Shaq, Chuck, Kenny, and Ernie, Draymond Green expressed his delight about his teammate and sent a clear message to Barkley. Draymond said, “I am happy. And don’t start hating, Chuck.” Charles, defending himself, said, “I’m not hating. I want to see. Let’s compare.” But Green wasn’t having it, “Nope. Don’t start hating. Just let it go. Let my man have his moment.”
Feb 10, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates with forward Draymond Green (23) in the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
Simply put, Charles Barkley wanted to compare the two finalists for the award. On one hand, there was Stephen Curry and the Phoenix Suns. Meanwhile, Ja Morant and Victor Wembanyama’s moment was second on the list. But now, after Draymond Green‘s off-court Defensive Player stance, let’s see why Chuck wanted a comparison.
Which iconic moment was fighting against Draymond Green’s star boy, Steph Curry?
Ja Morant pulled off what many called the dunk of the season in San Antonio. He sliced through the defense, soared past the three-point line whistle, and slammed a wild one-handed dunk over Victor Wembanyama. The foul had already been called, so it didn’t count. But no one cared. The bench exploded as the crowd gasped. And Morant’s poster moment instantly went viral, even if the scorebook said otherwise.
Wemby never stood a chance. Morant charged full speed and rose like it was all part of the play. The 7-foot-3 rookie tried, but he couldn’t stop the storm coming at him. And while it won’t show up in the official stats, it may go down as one of Morant’s greatest highlights.
Jan 15, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots against San Antonio Spurs center center Victor Wembanyama (1) during the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
When legends clash, the spotlight burns brighter. Steph’s smooth magic and Ja’s raw thunder gave fans a highlight war for the ages. One broke the rules of physics, the other bent time at the buzzer. In the end, Curry walked away with the crown, but not without Draymond Green guarding the throne. And as for Chuck? Well, he’ll keep comparing—because moments like these are too good to let go.
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