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LeBron James prepares for another legendary duel against Stephen Curry

Since 2015, every NBA Finals battle between Stephen Curry And LeBron James was epic. The Chief’s Warriors won it in 2015, 2017 and 2018, while the King only lifted the trophy once, in 2016, but after a stunning storyline.

Both players have each won a title since, in 2020 for James and 2022 for Curry. We can also mention a play-in match won by the Lakers in 2021. The time has now come to write a new page in their history on the occasion of their reunion in the Western Conference semi-finals, with a duel with the air of clash of the titans.

“We are just two of the most competitive players in history. And we both want to etch our names in the history books as much as possible, but playing and doing it our way.” said LeBron James.

Admiration and respect for Stephen Curry’s career

More determined than ever, King James however paid tribute to the course and the entire career of Stephen Curry, his worst enemy but also the best example in terms of competitive spirit.

“Curry pushes hard, and when you push hard, nine times out of ten results follow. And that’s what he did throughout his career. I have nothing but the utmost respect for Steph and all that he has been able to accomplish, not only on the pitch but also off it. It’s great to have people like him in this league to set an example for the generation to come.” he said on the eve of Game 1 at Chase Center.

For Steph Curry, it is a “privilege” to meet again

LeBron James has reason to admire the work of Stephen Curry, defending champion, MVP of the last finals and author of a new historic performance at 50 points in Game 7 to deliver his team against the Kings on Sunday.

“We saw some of his shots which are his routine shots, which he put in Game 7 and drove everyone crazy. It’s just Steph. When you’re that strong, you put those kind of shots. So it is in our interest to be concentrated and not suffer, ” he added.

For his part, the leader of the Warriors is just as excited about the idea of ​​recrossing his “best enemy” for almost 10 years. “You can’t take anything for granted, and it’s very special to know that we’re going to face each other again. Since this first series against Cleveland in 2015 until today, we are privileged to have been able to continue to play at this level. I am very excited about this new chapter. It will be two teams trying to stay alive. That’s all ! »

LeBron James Percentage Bounces
Season Crew GM Minimum Shots 3 points LF Off Def Early pd party Int bp CT Points
2003-04 KEY 79 40 41.7 29.0 75.4 1.3 4.2 5.5 5.9 1.9 1.7 3.5 0.7 20.9
2004-05 KEY 80 42 47.2 35.1 75.0 1.4 6.0 7.4 7.2 1.8 2.2 3.3 0.7 27.2
2005-06 KEY 79 43 48.0 33.5 73.8 1.0 6.1 7.0 6.6 2.3 1.6 3.3 0.8 31.4
2006-07 KEY 78 41 47.6 31.9 69.8 1.1 5.7 6.7 6.0 2.2 1.6 3.2 0.7 27.3
2007-08 KEY 75 40 48.4 31.5 71.2 1.8 6.1 7.9 7.2 2.2 1.8 3.4 1.1 30.0
2008-09 KEY 81 38 48.9 34.4 78.0 1.3 6.3 7.6 7.3 1.7 1.7 3.0 1.2 28.4
2009-10 KEY 76 39 50.3 33.3 76.7 0.9 6.4 7.3 8.6 1.6 1.6 3.4 1.0 29.7
2010-11 MIA 79 39 51.1 33.0 75.9 1.0 6.5 7.5 7.0 2.1 1.6 3.6 0.6 26.7
2011-12 MIA 62 38 53.1 36.2 77.1 1.5 6.4 7.9 6.2 1.6 1.9 3.4 0.8 27.2
2012-13 MIA 76 38 56.5 40.6 75.3 1.3 6.8 8.0 7.3 1.5 1.7 3.0 0.9 26.8
2013-14 MIA 77 38 56.7 37.9 75.0 1.1 5.9 6.9 6.3 1.6 1.6 3.5 0.3 27.1
2014-15 KEY 69 36 48.8 35.4 71.0 0.7 5.3 6.0 7.4 2.0 1.6 3.9 0.7 25.3
2015-16 KEY 76 36 52.0 30.9 73.1 1.5 6.0 7.4 6.8 1.9 1.4 3.3 0.6 25.3
2016-17 KEY 74 38 54.8 36.3 67.4 1.3 7.3 8.6 8.7 1.8 1.2 4.1 0.6 26.4
2017-18 KEY 82 37 54.2 36.7 73.1 1.2 7.5 8.7 9.1 1.7 1.4 4.2 0.9 27.5
2018-19 ALL 55 35 51.0 33.9 66.5 1.0 7.4 8.5 8.3 1.7 1.3 3.6 0.6 27.4
2019-20 ALL 67 35 49.3 34.8 69.3 1.0 6.9 7.8 10.2 1.8 1.2 3.9 0.5 25.3
2020-21 ALL 45 33 51.3 36.5 69.8 0.6 7.0 7.7 7.8 1.6 1.1 3.7 0.6 25.0
2021-22 ALL 56 37 52.4 35.9 75.6 1.1 7.1 8.2 6.2 2.2 1.3 3.5 1.1 30.3
2022-23 ALL 55 36 50.0 32.1 76.8 1.2 7.1 8.3 6.8 1.6 0.9 3.2 0.6 28.9
Total 1421 38 50.5 34.5 73.5 1.2 6.3 7.5 7.3 1.8 1.5 3.5 0.8 27.2

How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.

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