Steph reacts to LeBron’s quote about what still makes the NBA great originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Steph Curry and LeBron James put on another show Wednesday night.
The NBA icons and future Naismith Memorial Hall of Famers battled for the 53rd time, including playoff games, with James’ Los Angeles Lakers emerging. victorious over Curry’s Warriors, 115-113at Chase Center.
As debate rages over the quality of the current NBA product, James made it clear that the league still has some things going for it.
“LeBron and Steph,” James told reporters when asked what the best thing about the NBA is night after night.
Lakers guard Austin Reaves, who scored the game-winning layup with 1.0 second left in regulation, heard James’ response and agreed.
“Great damn response,” Reaves said (h/t ESPN’s Dave McMenamin).
Curry, who scored a game-high 38 points and did everything he could to try to lead the Warriors to victory, was asked about what James said.
“That’s a good answer,” Curry told reporters after the loss. “That’s why we’re playing today. Who knows what’s coming in the future, but basketball, I’ve been watching it since I woke up this morning. All (three) games. I’ll probably watch this at halftime.” Phoenix-Nuggets game and I know our game stood out. “You certainly feel privileged to be in those types of situations.”
Curry is on his 16th NBA season. James is in his 22nd season. And with all those miles on their legs, they are still the top attractions in the NBA.
With both stars nearing the end of their storied careers, no one knows how many head-to-head matchups they have left.
But on Christmas Day they once again showed that they still know how to put on a show.
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