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Curry, in 17 seasons and 1,069 games: 26,528 points, at 24.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game. Both are Basketball-Reference career averages."},{"question":"How many championships does each player have?","answer":"Kobe won 5 NBA championships, plus 2 Finals MVPs and the 2007-08 MVP. Curry won 4 NBA championships, plus the 2021-22 Finals MVP and MVPs in 2014-15 and 2015-16."},{"question":"What did Curry average in 2025-26?","answer":"Curry played 43 games, 41 starts, at 30.9 minutes: 26.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 4.7 assists. His 2025-26 award is All-Star. Kobe has no 2025-26 season."},{"question":"Is there a 2026-27 line for Curry?","answer":"No. As of October 3, 2026, Curry has not played a 2026-27 regular-season game. He plays for the Golden State Warriors."},{"question":"How many All-Star selections does each player have?","answer":"Kobe made 18 All-Star teams, with 15 All-NBA selections and 12 All-Defensive selections. Curry made 12 All-Star teams and 11 All-NBA teams."},{"question":"Who is the better player, Kobe or Curry?","answer":"Neither is named the better player. Kobe has the longer career, 33,643 points, and 5 championships. Curry has the higher assist average, 4 championships, and two MVP seasons (Basketball-Reference). Curry has not played a 2026-27 game."}],"relatedComparisons":[{"slug":"lebron-vs-jordan","title":"LeBron vs Jordan","category":"sports"},{"slug":"kobe-bryant-vs-lebron-james","title":"Kobe vs LeBron","category":"sports"}],"relatedBlogPosts":[],"expertAnalysis":"Kobe Bryant's career line is 25.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in 1,346 games. Stephen Curry's career line is 24.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 6.3 assists in 1,069 games. Kobe won 5 championships. Curry won 4. Neither is named the better player.\n\n2026-27 season. Stats as of October 3, 2026. Curry has not played a 2026-27 regular-season game.\n\nCareer. Kobe was born August 23, 1978, stood 6-6 and 212 pounds, was drafted 13th overall by Charlotte in 1996, and debuted November 3, 1996. He played 20 seasons and 1,346 games, scored 33,643 points, and his seasons were with the Lakers. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a player in 2020. Bryant retired after the 2015-16 season and died on January 26, 2020. Curry was born March 14, 1988, stands 6-2 and 185 pounds, was drafted 7th overall by Golden State in 2009, and debuted October 28, 2009. He has played 17 seasons and 1,069 games, scored 26,528 points, and plays for the Golden State Warriors.\n\n2025-26 regular season. Curry played 43 games at 30.9 minutes: 26.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 4.7 assists, and was an All-Star. In 2024-25 he played 70 games at 24.5 points per game.\n\nHonors. Kobe: 18 All-Star selections, 2 scoring titles, 5 championships, 15 All-NBA selections, 12 All-Defensive selections, the 2007-08 MVP, 2 Finals MVPs, and the Hall of Fame. Curry: 12 All-Star selections, 2 scoring titles, 4 championships, 11 All-NBA selections, MVPs in 2014-15 and 2015-16, and the 2021-22 Finals MVP.","quickAnswer":{"tldr":"Kobe Bryant's career line is 25.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in 1,346 games. Stephen Curry's career line is 24.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 6.3 assists in 1,069 games. Kobe won 5 championships and the 2007-08 MVP. Curry won 4 championships and MVPs in 2014-15 and 2015-16. As of October 3, 2026, Curry has not played a 2026-27 regular-season game. Neither is named the better player.","winnerName":null,"winnerReason":"Neither is named the winner. As of October 3, 2026, Curry has not played a 2026-27 game.","keyFact":"Kobe won 5 championships and the 2007-08 MVP. Curry won 4 championships and MVPs in 2014-15 and 2015-16. 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