"Dad could shoot the ball real good, but I don't think he was a better shooter than Stephen" - When Floyd Mayweather predicted Steph Curry would be better than his dad in 2010

Not only Steph surpassed his dad, but he became the greatest shooter of all time.

Predicting a player's legacy in their rookie year can be a thankless task for some. Of course, when talking about extraordinary talents like Victor Wembanyama or LeBron James, whose abilities and build are so obvious that even casual basketball and NBA followers see it, the task becomes much easier. 

However, when it comes to the seventh pick in the draft, a player whom many analysts claimed lacked the explosiveness and height to be relevant in the big boys' league, any prediction of greatness can easily turn sour.

That's exactly what one of the best boxers of all time, Floyd Mayweather, did in 2010 when he said that Stephen Curry, the aforementioned 7th selection of the 2009 draft, would become a better player and shooter than his father, Dell Curry, a bonafide sniper from behind the three-point line.

"Stephen Curry is a good young player. He had a triple-double the other night against the Clippers. They're talking about getting rid of Monta Ellis for the new kid," 'Pretty Boy' said in his interview with SLAM in 2010.

"The kid is extraordinary. He was extraordinary in college. He wars his dad's nubmer, No. 30. Dad could shoot the ball real good but I dont't think he was a better shooter than Stephen Curry," he added.

Young Steph showed signs of shooting greatness

Steph's pre-draft evaluations and predictions weren't as glowing as his career turned out to be. Although his fearlessness and shooting prowess were evident from his earliest days at Davidson College, there was much discussion about his lack of the traditional skill set to be a "pass-first" point guard, which was often expected from players in his position.

Throughout his three years at college, Curry averaged 4.0 three-pointers a game on a 41.2 percent average. These numbers were a great indicator of bigger things that were waiting for the 6-foot-2 guard if he managed to overcome all the obstacles when he transitioned to the Association.

The greatest shooter

But in true "Chef" fashion, not only did he overcome the obstacles, he transformed the role, becoming the ultimate blend of a shooter, playmaker, and even a penetrator and finisher around the rim, despite his smaller stature. And it’s safe to say that the gamble from the Golden State Warriors truly paid off.

Although Dell was one of the most effective shooters of an era when long-distance barrages weren't as popular, it would be an understatement to say his son surpassed him. Steph can rightfully be called the greatest shooter of all time. He has broken nearly every record in the book when it comes to that aspect of the game. 

However, the Dubs superstar didn't achieve this without hard work and constant improvement. Despite sharpshooting prowess running in the Curry family's veins, it took a tremendous amount of effort to earn the title of the best to ever do it.

With four NBA rings, 10 All-Star appearances, and two MVP awards under his belt, Steph has definitely fulfilled Mayweather's prophecy from the beginning of his Hall of Fame career.