SUMMARY
- Steph Curry and the Warriors recently defeated LeBron James and the Lakers.
- LeBron opined that players on the Lakers' roster were uncomfortable with guarding Curry.
LeBron James recently gave Steph Curry high praise for the Warriors star’s performance in a matchup between Golden State and the Lakers. Almost every single NBA fan will be aware that Steph Curry and LeBron James are the faces of the league and two of the most influential players in NBA history.
Both NBA legends have faced off several times over the years and have provided fans with arguably the best rivalry of the modern generation. While some might presume that there is no love lost between both NBA stars, the truth appears to be completely the opposite of expectations. That said, a closer look at King James’ recent statements about Curry is required.
LeBron James credits Steph Curry for the Warriors’ recent victory over the Lakers
Members of the basketball community will be aware that the Lakers and Warriors are two teams that are desperate to fight for a spot in the Western Conference Lakers. Steph and LeBron faced off once again recently and the Warriors ended up winning the game with a final score of 134-120.
“Guarding Steph is uncomfortable, and the problem with our guys and our league, they’re not comfortable with being uncomfortable… and that’s why Steph and Golden State will always be relevant.”
LeBron on Steph Curry:
“Guarding Steph is uncomfortable, and the problem with our guys and our league, they’re not comfortable with being uncomfortable… and that’s why Steph and Golden State will always be relevant.”
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— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) April 10, 2024
Since Steph is an elite shooter and constantly keeps moving even when the ball is not in his hands, fans can certainly understand why LeBron claims that guarding Steph makes almost every player in the league uncomfortable. Considering that the Lakers star has personally guarded Steph on hundreds of possessions throughout their careers, one might wonder what their head-to-head record looks like.
What is King James’ record vs Curry?
To those who do not know, Steph Curry entered the NBA in 2009 and is 3 years younger than LeBron James. Both NBA stars have faced off 24 times in the regular season up until this point in time. With his most recent victory against King James, Steph now takes the lead and has 12 wins and 11 losses against LeBron.