Former Warriors GM gives honest thoughts on LeBron James and Steph Curry's relationship: "There may have been some dislike early"

LeBron James and Steph Curry are the closest friends in the NBA today. However, for those who witnessed their rivalry in the early 2010s, they weren't exactly as close as they are today.

Former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers shared his observations on James and Curry's relationship over the years.

Myers shared that when LeBron and Steph constantly faced off in the NBA Finals, the two superstars didn't like each other. Curry even revealed to sports reporter Malika Andrews that he and James had a petty relationship on the court.

However, these days, James and Curry have the utmost respect for one another and grew even closer after the 2024 Paris Olympics.

"LeBron (James) and Steph (Curry) didn't have much of a relationship, I think, when they were going at it in the Finals," Myers said. "I think they're friendly now. The Olympics helped that. I think there's a great respect. There may have been some dislike early. There was pettiness early. ... I think that's all gone. I think they look at each other kind of as mutuals and respect."

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LeBron James and Steph Curry face off in a Christmas Day rematch

LeBron James and Steph Curry face off on Saturday night. It'll be the second time this season that the two stars will go against each other. The last time James and Curry met was on their Christmas Day game. It was the LA Lakers who came out on top with a nail-biting 115-113 victory.

James and Curry were the stars of the show as they both carried their respective teams. Steph was arguably the best player of the game as he put up 38 points and six assists. However, it was LeBron's double-double performance that helped his Purple and Gold reign triumphant as he put up 31 points and 10 assists.

A huge credit needs to go to Austin Reaves as he efficiently supported the King with a triple-double performance. AR added 26 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds.

LeBron James and Steph Curry will go at it once again. It is their 25th regular season matchup against each other. They are tied at 12-12 when facing off against each one.