LeBron James' Shot Over Steph Curry In Lakers-Warriors Game Leaves NBA Fans Buzzing

Jan 27, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

LeBron James' Shot Over Steph Curry In Lakers-Warriors Game Leaves NBA Fans Buzzing

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jan 25, 2025 10:36 PM ET

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On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center (in San Francisco).

During the second half, Steph Curry got switched on to LeBron James.

James used his size to back down Curry and finished off the play with a jumper.

Via Lakers All Day Everyday: "LEBRON SCORES ON CURRY "

LEBRON SCORES ON CURRY pic.twitter.com/cBlKKVLYrJ
— Lakers All Day Everyday (@LADEig) January 26, 2025

James and Curry are two of the best 15 players of all time.

Therefore, the highlight got a lot of attention on social media.

@CNelzz: "Watching LeBron shoot stepbacks over Steph curry in 2025 Got me feeling like I’m in high school again man"

Watching LeBron shoot stepbacks over Steph curry in 2025 Got me feeling like I’m in high school again man
— CNelzz (@CNelzz) January 26, 2025

@magno_jez12: "Lebron James over Steph Curry.

Appreciate it while we can."

Lebron James over Steph Curry.

Appreciate it while we can.

pic.twitter.com/Nkoq21owUy
— Jez Reel (@magno_jez12) January 26, 2025

@jbilyeudesign: "Love it.

An all-time great vs the GOAT."

Love it.

An all-time great vs the GOAT.
— Jason Bilyeu (@jbilyeudesign) January 26, 2025

@J458458: "If Lebron couldn’t back down a player who’s 6 inches shorter then there would be an issue"

If Lebron couldn’t back down a player who’s 6 inches shorter then there would be an issue
— King Krabs (@J458458) January 26, 2025

@jbondwagon: "Curry looked like a cone out there "

Curry looked like a cone out there
— JBond (@jbondwagon) January 26, 2025

James had 21 points, five rebounds, 11 assists and one steal while shooting 10/22 from the field in his first 31 minutes of playing time.

Via The NBA (before the game): "12 wins apiece when meeting in the regular season… another chapter of LeBron vs. Steph is going down tonight!"

12 wins apiece when meeting in the regular season… another chapter of LeBron vs. Steph is going down tonight!

Lakers/Warriors for #NBARivalsWeek tips at 8:30pm/et on ABC pic.twitter.com/zJB7XYGbBD
— NBA (@NBA) January 26, 2025

James came into the night with averages of 23.6 points, 7.7 rebounds and 8.9 assists per contest while shooting 51.1% from the field and 39.4% from the three-point range in 39 games.

The Lakers and Warriors will face off (again) on Februray 6 in Los Angeles.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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