It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that LeBron James and Stephen Curry are two of the most outstanding and influential players in the NBA of the 21st century. Since 2014, they have faced each other numerous times in the NBA Finals (4 times). One is the king dominating the league, while the other has revolutionized the game of basketball. Therefore, the matchup between these two stars always carries a significant allure.
Recently, the seasoned LeBron shared his insights on the challenges of guarding Curry in Episode 4 of the Mind The Game Podcast. Specifically, he said, “Guarding Curry is incredibly difficult; he’s too dangerous when moving off the ball. When guarding him (Stephen Curry), I can’t even look at the ball; I have to focus entirely on number 30. Not only that, we also have to remind each other not to slack off, because Steph can cut to the basket at any time.”
Curry’s ability to move on the court is perhaps beyond dispute. With his agility and craftiness, Curry always knows how to create space for himself and his teammates, either by shooting wide open shots or by swiftly cutting to the basket. That’s why, at the age of 36, Steph still maintains impressive stats with 26.8 points per game and a 45% FG percentage.
If even the king gets tired, then you know how challenging the chef’s brother is!