‘Out the Vault!’ LeBron James Reacts to Stephen Curry’s Rare Throwback Look

This was the second time that same day Curry decided to show love to his rival. Earlier, Curry was photographed in Cleveland wearing the original Nike LeBron 1. James mentioned he had seen that picture before the Lakers game started. 

After the game, LeBron noted that Nike likely made that specific Warriors-themed colorway for Curry back in 2013. That was right before Curry left the brand to join Under Armour. 

This simple pregame moment reveals a shift in how these two legends view each other now.

Stephen Curry and LeBron James’ Journey From Rivals to Mutual Respect

LeBron and Curry ruled basketball for more than a decade. They were up against each other in 4 back to back NBA Finals from 2015 to 2018. Back then, the competition was intense on both sides. Now, in the later stages of their careers, that rivalry has turned into a mutual respect.

Curry’s choice of sneakers is tied to his recent move into sneaker free agency. In November 2025, Curry and Under Armour parted ways after a long 12-year run together. Slipping on the LeBron 10 was just one part of his new sneaker rotation. Such moments remind us that apart from the rivalry and records, there is also brotherhood in the game.

Throughout this season, Curry has worn signature shoes from several other basketball stars. He has laced up Sabrina Ionescu’s Nike Sabrina 3 and Jimmy Butler’s Li-Ning sneakers. He has also worn Kobe Protros, A’ja Wilson’s Nike A’One, and Roger Federer’s On tennis shoes. 

So, which other sneaker do you think Curry will lace up next?