Move over LeBron James and Black Mamba — there’s a new king in town — literally.
Following a breakout season that earned him his first NBA MVP trophy, Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is America’s favorite NBA player,according to Public Policy Polling.
PPP surveyed 1,471 registered voters between May 7 and May 10, less than a week after Curry took home the league’s top individual award.
America’s Favorite Player (PPP)
NAME PERCENT
Stephen Curry 19
LeBron James 18
Kobe Bryant 14
Kevin Durant 13
Tim Duncan 10
For what it’s worth, voters in this same poll believe Michael Jordan would beat LeBron James in a game of one-on-one right now.