Alright, hoop heads, let’s dive into some juicy NBA drama!
From Rivals to Bros
Remember when Steph and LeBron were all smiles winning gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics? Yeah, it wasn’t always sunshine and rainbows between these two legends. According to Sam Amick from The Athletic, their camps were once caught up in a heated debate over who was the real GOAT. โWe were at all those Finals where I donโt care what LeBron says now,โ Amick reminisced. โItโs not a matter of them having animosity toward one another, but they were rivals.โ
And boy, did their camps feel the heat. LeBronโs crew wasnโt thrilled when folks started calling Steph the best player in the world. That tension was as real as a game-winning buzzer-beater.
Stephen Curry on becoming friends with LeBron James over the years & being teammates on Team USA:
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Respect and Rivalry
These days, thereโs no doubt both Steph and LeBron are future Hall of Famers who’ve shaped the game. But letโs be real, only LeBronโs name gets tossed around in those GOAT debates with MJ. LeBron himself has opened up about their relationship, telling USA Today, โLeBron versus Steph, they should never smile against each other on the court. They should hate each other. We get it.โ
But he also dropped some wisdom, comparing it to the old-school Bird-Magic rivalry. โIsiah and Magic hugged and kissed each other on the floor too because it was just mutual respect,โ he said. And donโt even get him started on MJ and Barkleyโs golf games during the โ93 Finals. Classic stuff.
Teammates at Last
After snagging gold, Curry chatted with Natasha Dye of People about the thrill of playing alongside LeBron. โAll the battles weโve had on the court and the back and forth, the fact that we actually got to be teammates… in high-stakes basketball with a lot on the line.โ He added, โI think thereโs a deepened respect and friendship there.โ
Honestly, I think this partnership was long overdue. Seeing them work together instead of going head-to-head was like watching a dream team come to life.
Future Dreams
Curry isnโt done dreaming about more court time with LeBron. โHopefully, there will be more experiences in the future, even if weโre teammates or not,โ he said. โWe still have to compete against each other until itโs all over.โ
For us fans, the idea of Curry and LeBron teaming up in the NBA is mouth-watering, even if itโs a long shot. But hey, crazier things have happened in the league, right? Speaking of trades, did you catch that wild Curry rumor?
So, what do you think? Could we see these two legends share the court again, or is it just a pipe dream? Letโs hear your thoughts!
