In an interview after the Golden State Warriors’ 144-145 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, guard Stephen Curry explained the reason for his peculiar behavior on the court. After the game ended, Curry was seen laughing as he looked at his rival, LeBron James, an unusual moment, especially considering the home team’s loss. Asked why he was laughing, Curry explained that his reaction was a way of expressing his surprise at the incredible performance of both him and LeBron, despite their advanced ages. Curry is 35 years old, while LeBron is 39.
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LeBron recorded 36 points, an impressive 20 rebounds (the best performance of his career) and 12 assists. On the other side, Curry was the scorer of the game, scoring 46 points, including 15 in overtime. “Every year, we have the opportunity to participate in these battles… We play finals, playoffs… So when the game ended today, we started laughing at each other, because it’s hard to imagine that we could have a match like today , with him in his 21st season and me in my 15th,” said Curry.
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“We always look forward to these battles, but we can also appreciate the mutual respect that exists, both knowing what it takes to be at this level for so long. Few people understand how challenging it is. I’m happy to be part of this group,” he added. LeBron, in turn, praised Curry, calling him “one of the greatest in the history” of the NBA, and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to compete in such intense games against his old rival.
“I will tell the story of these games to my grandchildren. I will be pleased to say that I competed on equal terms with one of the greatest players to ever appear in this sport”, stated the number 23. James highlighted that the healthy rivalry between him and the Warriors star has been beneficial for both. “It’s always a pleasure to play against one of the greatest in the history of the sport. We continue to push ourselves at this stage of our careers, and we should be grateful for that, because you never know how many opportunities we will have to be on the same court with a talent of this caliber” , he highlighted.