In the 2020s—and particularly in the last few years—every matchup between forward LeBron James’s Los Angeles Lakers and guard Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors has taken on special meaning. There is a growing sense that both legends—and particularly James—may not have much time left in the NBA.
Amid this bummer of a backdrop, James provided a moment of levity before the Lakers’ and Warriors’ game Wednesday evening. As he emerged from the tunnel for warmups, he immediately raced over to block a midrange shot attempt from Curry.
The future Hall of Famers then hugged and chatted while fans took in the scene…