Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James shares his honest thoughts on his storied rivalry with Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry.

It comes as no surprise that LeBron James and Stephen Curry didn’t like each other for a time, as the two faced off repeatedly in the NBA Finals for multiple seasons. In fact, their rivalry spurred their mutual dislike.

He Disliked Me, I Disliked Him' LeBron James and Steph Curry's rivalry has defined the past decade of the NBA.

While a pairing of Steph Curry and LeBron James could have been a magical combination, Curry knew it was not a likely scenario. During the 2023-24 season, Golden State Warriors governor Joe Lacob reportedly reached out to the Los Angeles Lakers to inquire about a potential trade for James.

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry reflected on his special conversation with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Curry and James led Team USA to gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics. After the win,

Even though LeBron James and Steph Curry are friends now in 2025, that doesn't mean it was always the case in the past. For years, the two superstars battled each other in the playoffs, even publicly mocking each other at their Halloween parties.

LeBron James and Stephen Curry seem to have found a place of harmony on the court whenever they play each other now, but that wasn't the case at the peak of the rivalry between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors.