The problem with this logic is that players are not a monolith. Just like fans have different opinions, players do as well. So how do we decide who gets to be right? How do we decide whose word gets to be treated as gospel you can’t argue against and who doesn’t?
For example, Steve Kerr played 15 years in the NBA in the 80s, 90s and 00s. If he disagreed with you saying Steph wouldn’t be able to average 16 PPG in that era, would you admit that you’re wrong and he’s right?
Steve Kerr, great example, was he a great shooter like Curry, Yes.
Did you see Steve Kerr create his own shot?? NO, Steve Kerr was a PG, he could NOT create his own shot.
Who did you see Steve Kerr stopped while guarding?? No dayum body.
If Steve Kerr was skinny and weak and he couldn't crack the starting lineup on NO NBA TEAM and he was a great shooter, what evidence do you have that will have you thinking a 1st year, Rookie Curry would average more than 10 points a game for 82 games in that Era??
What did Steve Kerr average in his 1st year??
Bro, I watched the games back in that Era, and this Era, I don't look at highlights like these dudes do now from back in that era