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Objectivity Score

80

High

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Article Title:  

Warriors: Does Steph Curry belong in the GOAT conversation? Shaq says yes.  

[ 12/20/2023 7:30:02 PM ] Read on mercurynews.com
Report Overview: The article contains some manipulations such as appeal to authority (quoting Shaquille O'Neal), biased language (using words like 'marveled' and 'impressive'), and oversimplification (claiming that Curry's unique skills have inspired a 3-point revolution without providing evidence). However, the article also includes some objective statements about Curry's performance and achievements. Overall, the article is mostly objective with some subjective elements.
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Detected Manipulations & Suggested Changes
  • Appeal to authority

    Using the opinion of a famous person to support a claim

    Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal became the latest to shower Curry with praise. 'I’m wondering — I’m not saying, just wondering — because he’s been consistently the best shooter his whole career, I’m wondering is it it time to start putting him (in the conversation) as the best player of all time?,' O’Neal Tuesday on TNT’s 'Inside The NBA.'

    Suggested Changes

    Provide additional evidence or analysis to support the claim about Curry's greatness instead of relying solely on Shaq's opinion.

  • Biased language

    Using words that express a subjective opinion or emotion

    The NBA world marveled at Stephen Curry, as it has for the past 15 years, as it witnessed his latest act of greatness. Curry once again stuck a dagger through the Celtics’ chest, sinking a rainbow 3-pointer from the wing off a from Chris Paul. The overtime 3 — a 'moon ball,' as Klay Thompson said — gave the Warriors an impressive over Boston.

    Use neutral language to describe Curry's performance and avoid subjective terms like 'marveled' and 'impressive'.

  • Oversimplification

    Presenting a complex issue or phenomenon as simple or one-dimensional

    What Curry has, though, is a claim to changing the sport unlike any other player: His unique skills have inspired a 3-point revolution that has taken over the game at all levels.

    Provide more evidence and analysis to support the claim that Curry's skills have inspired a 3-point revolution.

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