Ahead of the Christmas Day games, the legendary trio—Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry sat down with SportsCenter to talk and reflect on the legacies they have built. The interview was full of engaging conversations, providing intriguing insights into the minds of champions who dominated the 2010s.
‘Chef Curry’ and ‘King James’ have faced each other a total of four times in the NBA Finals. Curry has won three of those four matchups, including 4-0 sweep. During the interview, the Golden State Warriors star opened up about what it was like to go up against one of the best to ever play the game and how he prepared for it, both mentally and physically.
Offseason workouts, in the back of your mind, his face [LeBron James] is in your head, thinking about who you’re going to have to beat to get to the ultimate goal.
Stephen Curry via SportsCenter
Throughout the interview, fans could sense the mutual respect and admiration they share for each other. Although these superheroes are well past their primes, they are still putting up numbers better than 90% of the younger guns in the NBA. Furthermore, all three superstars still remain crucial to their teams’ success despite nearing retirement.
“[LeBron James’] face is in your head, thinking about who you’re going to have to beat.” 🤦
Stephen Curry on his mentality while working out during the NBA offseason 💪 pic.twitter.com/YtqQUxwCG7
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 24, 2024
LeBron James is averaging 23.2 points, 9 assists, and 8 rebounds at almost 40 years of age. Meanwhile, Curry, at 36, is registering 21.8 points, 5 rebounds, and 6.6 dimes. Additionally, KD, who is also 36 years old, is putting up 27.1 points per game, grabbing 6.7 rebounds, and contributing 3.8 assists. Only time will tell how long the legends continue to play in the NBA.
Stephen Curry’s genuine response of the possibility of teaming up with LeBron James.
There’s no disputing that the LeBron James- Stephen Curry duo would be one of the deadliest in NBA history. Fans already caught a glimpse of it during the 2024 Paris Olympics. It’s also natural for older players to team up as they near the end of their careers. It gives fans one more chance to cherish their greatness before they hang up their jerseys. However, that won’t be the case this time around.
Both James and Stephen Curry previously stated their desire to team-up and play by each other’s side. During a recent interview, Curry dropped a bombshell on the fans hopes. Talking to ESPN’s Malika Andrews, Curry touched on the likelihood.
Probably not, but I think the what-ifs and all that type of stuff, you kind of just leave that for whatever platform people want to talk about it. We just hoop.
Stephen Curry via ESPN
Nonetheless, fans are in for a treat this Christmas, as the NBA is reigniting the James-Curry rivalry for one last time. This holiday season, fans can relish watching their two favorite stars face off once again.
James-led Los Angeles Lakers will go up against Curry’s Golden State Warriors this Wednesday night. Starting at 8 p.m. Eastern Time, fans can expect both teams to give their all, evoking memories of their iconic past battles.
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