Golden State Warriors stalwart Curry will go down in history as an all-time great in basketball circles with four NBA titles, two MVP awards, an Olympic gold medal and a number of impressive records to his name. Argentine icon Messi enjoys GOAT status in his sporting profession of choice.
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has been a role model to millions throughout his career, with nobody in the soccer game able to match his haul of major trophies. Messi is still going strong in MLS at 37 years of age, with Inter Miami benefiting from his presence in Flori
Curry admits to looking to a fellow superstar in the United States for inspiration, telling reporters of retaining his own appetite for success at the age of 36: “Greatness inspires greatness in many ways. There’s nothing specific you can apply from football to basketball. It’s about longevity, creativity, and his [Messi’s] impact on the sport worldwide.
“We appreciate greatness, of course, he inspires you to keep going and to keep doing things your way. I have the utmost respect for him for how he takes care of himself both on and off the field. I try to emulate the same.”
