"What did Bron say that one time? You don’t" - Steph Curry reminisces about an old LeBron James comment on how he can be stopped
Two-time Most Valuable Player, Steph Curry, went undercover on an episode of “Actually Me” by GQ. He was featured going on various social media platforms under the name “Actually Stephen Curry” to reply to questions from fans. He took a couple of questions from each platform and on Quora, he stumbled upon one that asked about how Steph Curry can be stopped.
"What did @KingJames say that one time? You don't?" @StephenCurry30
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Curry is known around the league for being a difficult player to guard. Many of his peers have also openly discussed his ability to make tough shots. Curry recalled a LeBron James interview from the past in which the Lakers forward claimed that Curry could not be guarded:
“What did Bron say that one time? ‘You don’t’? I like that line. I had to steal it from him. I like that one.”
James and Curry have competed against each other at a high level for quite some time now. The two met in the NBA Finals for four consecutive years from 2015 to 2018. Steph Curry had the upper hand in head-to-head clashes, going 3-1 over LeBron James. It was during this run that James had high praise for Curry in an interview, as he said:
“Well, he [Steph Curry] has a great motor. I think a lot of people don’t understand how great his motor is, he never stops moving. His ball handling, his ability to shoot the ball off the dribble, and off the catch. You know, it’s uncanny. I think there’s never been a guy in our league to shoot the ball as well as he does.”
The reference Curry made came after a follow-up question when the interviewer asked James how he would slow him down. James was quick to respond, saying:
“Same way you slow me down, you can’t.”
Steph Curry and LeBron James have quite a rivalry
Curry and James are often mentioned together in MVP discussions. The two have been consistently good over the years, leading their respective teams to long playoff runs.
Their rivalry first developed in the 2015 NBA Finals. LeBron James was already a proven force in the league, while Curry was yet to make a mark. LeBron James had better numbers in their first championship series, averaging 36.6 points, 12.4 rebounds and 8.8 assists. But Curry’s averages of 26 points, 5.2 rebounds and 6.3 assists were enough to secure his first title, winning in six games.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr on where he ranks the Steph Curry-LeBron James rivalry in the history of the NBA https://t.co/jS8cpgu7w1
James raised his level even further in the 2016 Finals with one of the best all-round performances. In seven games, he averaged 29.7 points, 11.3 rebounds, 8.9 assists, 2.6 steals and 2.3 blocks. Curry on the other hand, averaged 22.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists. After winning Game 7 by four points, 93-89, the 2016 NBA Championship went to the Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron James was ecstatic as he lifted the NBA trophy for his hometown franchise.
The next two seasons went in favor of the Golden State Warriors as they strengthened their roster by signing Kevin Durant away from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Durant's arrival made the Warriors almost impossible to beat, as the Cleveland Cavaliers lost 4-1 in 2017 and were swept 4-0 in 2018.
Steph Curry and LeBron James' constant clashes at the highest level of the game have aided them in building mutual respect for each other.