SAN FRANCISCO — Steph Curry and LeBron James, the two defining players of the past 20 years of basketball, met for the 53rd time Saturday night at Chase Center.
When the Los Angeles Lakers were in a slump during the post-Kobe Bryant era, it was none other than LeBron James who joined the iconic franchise to give them hopes of winning more NBA Championship. But let's put that on the back burner for a second.
The date was February 15, 2004, the last time LeBron James didn't play in the NBA's All-Star game, which was ironically being played at the Staples Center in Los Angeles that year. The world was a very different place back then. Shaquille O'Neal won the All-Star game's MVP award and Kevin Garnett was on the way to being named NBA MVP.
LeBron James is extending his All-Star records. The NBA revealed the starters — some of them, anyway — for the revamped All-Star Game on Thursday night, and there wasn’t much in the way of surprises.
The 2025 NBA All-Star Game is approaching, and on Thursday, the starters for that contest were announced. As usual, James will be one of the starters in the league's midseason classic. It wouldn’t be an #NBAAllStar game without The King 👑 @KingJames is a Western Conference starter! pic.twitter.com/p2bphxO5hs
Saturday is the 53rd meeting between Curry and James, including the postseason. It’s as shiny a head-to-head billing as the league has ever seen, and there don’t appear to be a ton of
James will make his record 21st consecutive start as an All-Star and Curry, the long-time face of the Golden State Warriors, is now formally serving as host for the weekend with his 11th All-Star appearance. As of now, the Knicks are the only team with two All-Stars, despite being in third place in the East.
The NBA on Thursday revealed the starters for the revamped All-Star Game, and there wasn’t much in the way of surprises. LeBron James is officially an All-Star for the 21st year.
San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) talks with Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (left) and forward Draymond Green (
James has been listed on Los Angeles' injury report for much of the season due to a foot injury. Heading into tonight's matchup, he was listed as probable due to left foot injury management. However, only hours before tipoff, the Lakers announced James had been downgraded to questionable.
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and forward Rui Hachimura both have been downgraded to questionable for Saturday's game against the host Golden State Warriors in San Francisco.