Phil Taylor retires with an unrivalled 16 world darts titles, but one current star has previously picked Michael van Gerwen as the best player in the sport's history instead
Taylor, 64, has finally walked away from the oche after a spectacular 35-year career. While he retired from professional darts in 2018, he returned to the sport to play on the senior tour in 2022.
His record of 16 world championship victories is widely believed to be unassailable. Yet, despite the fact the Nottingham native has won 13 more, Van den Bergh believes Michael van Gerwen is the greatest of all time. "I know that Phil has achieved the most World Championship wins but MvG can average 105 or 110 when he needs to. Even a 125 average. Incredible."
Ironically, Taylor has also been asked if he feels Mighty Mike was the mightiest to ever play darts. His view was emphatic. When asked in 2020, he said: "Don't get me wrong: He is a fantastic talent, a flamboyant player, and who knows what he could go on to achieve?
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