Stephen A. Smith Has Interesting Steph Curry, LeBron James Playoff Stance

Curry and LeBron's playoff runs spark interesting take

Amid discussions about the NBA playoffs, ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith shared his perspective on the potential impact of deep playoff runs by LeBron James and Stephen Curry.

On a recent episode of “First Take,” Smith expressed his belief that LeBron making a deep playoff run would be more beneficial for the NBA than a similar run by Curry.

“This is very hard, super hard, but I will say LeBron James because of his age. It's a difficult decision,” Smith said.

"He is 40; he is in his twenty-second season, even though his game doesn't provide that indication. You never know when Father Time will be creeping. I think because he is older, because we are looking at a Lakers team," Smith explained. 

Curry’s exceptional shooting skills and leadership have been pivotal to the Warriors’ success, while LeBron’s versatility and experience continue to make him a central figure in the NBA narrative.

The potential for either team to make a deep run adds intrigue to the postseason, with both Curry and LeBron poised to play crucial roles in their respective teams’ pursuits of championship glory.