As if the NBA Finals don’t provide enough drama on their own, LeBron James and Stephen Curry apparently have issues with each other. It became apparent in the 2016 Finals, when James blocked Curry’s shot and had words for him.
There was then a reminder in Game 1 of this year’s Finals, when James again blocked Curry and the two traded barbs. Of course, for the NBA, this isn’t anything new.
After all, it was the rivalry between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird that helped build the league into the powerhouse that it is today. Still, the James-Curry issue seems to have something more to it, something that goes beyond competition being taken to the next level.