For his reunion with Stephen Curry, LeBron James had to deliver the best of himself in order to offer victory to the Lakers (145-144). The two men also exchanged a few words before going to the locker room, which has just been revealed.
Like the duels between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, their clashes will certainly be remembered for many decades. Because even if they get along well in everyday life, Stephen Curry and LeBron James have maintained one of the greatest rivalries of the modern era of the NBA. Rivalry which continues despite their relatively advanced ages.
At 35 and 39 years old, the two men continue to cross paths on the floors of the league and deliver incredible performances. This was for example the case this Saturday, when the Lakers came to the Warriors floor. A suspenseful match finally won by the visitors (145-144) and which put their antagonism back in the spotlight. The King therefore had a lot to say on the subject .
LeBron captivated by the longevity he shares with Steph Curry
For their 50th confrontation, James and Curry once again carried their respective teams at arm’s length. An observation which led LeBron to deliver a blunt and somewhat nostalgic admission at a press conference. This, after having already discussed it with his Golden State counterpart on the field, at the end of the meeting, in an exchange whose words ended up being deciphered:
Furious, Steph Curry rages against LeBron and the Lakers: “They had…
Stephen Curry: How is it possible that our duels get better every time?
LeBron James: I don’t understand. How ? How do we keep doing this, bro? Eh ? How do we do ? Nice match man.
Stephen Curry: Thank you. (…) Mess !
Amazed by their ability to maintain themselves at the highest level, Steph tried to receive explanations from LBJ. Unfortunately for him, the latter was just as incredulous and struggles to justify their longevity. The Dubs leader therefore had to content himself with simple congratulations for his enormous performance, which apparently was not enough to erase the frustration he felt after such a defeat.
Whether it’s LeBron James or Stephen Curry, neither seems capable of giving an explanation for the durability they demonstrate on the NBA floor. Rest assured, the fans will happily do without it as long as they continue to enjoy their duels!
