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5 Years After Zlatan Ibrahimovic Rejected LeBron James, Old Nemesis Cherishes Stephen Curry’s Kind Gesture

Published 10/12/2023, 9:36 AM EDT

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Many people consider LeBron James the greatest of all times. And anyone in the world would cherish a jersey signed by LeBron, except Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The eccentric football legend returned LeBron’s jersey after he signed for the LA Galaxy in 2018. Zlatan has gained a reputation of being a maverick and he has backed that reputation with on-field brilliance.

Zlatan’s antics endeared him to a lot of fans over the course of his career. A former nemesis of Zlatan Ibrahimovic received a very heart-warming gift from NBA superstar, Stephen Curry after his season-ending injury.

A Class Act

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Thibaut Courtois has gained a reputation for making mind-boggling saves over his career. He has been considered one of the best goalkeepers of the current generation. Real Madrid won the Champions League in 2022 because of his heroics against LeBron’s favorite team, Liverpool. But, Madrid fans have been left devastated after reports suggested that Courtois might miss the entire 2023-24 season, after suffering an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury. The 31-year-old was in the form of his life before the injury.

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One player who has suffered from his fair share of injuries is Stephen Curry. Recurring ankle injuries hampered Steph’s career before 2015. So, he knows how Courtois might feel because of the shared pain, Steph sent Courtois a heart-warming gift that will surely lift his spirits. Courtois posted a story on his Instagram handle with a picture of a Warriors’ jersey signed by Steph. Curry also penned a note for Courtois, he wrote, From one Warrior to another… Come back strong. This is your Warrior season. Get well soon champ! “. Thibaut will surely cherish the amazing gift from Steph. He also thanked Curry for the kind gesture in the story.

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Stephen Curry: Humble Superstar

Stephen Curry once again showed that he is a class act. Steph has to be one of the most humble superstars in the world. He keeps his head down and concentrates on his craft. He has constantly steered clear of controversy, whether it is off the court or on it. Steph has also established Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, which focuses on various initiatives to combat childhood hunger, provide quality education, and promote physical activity.

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Steph has been one of the most unselfish superstars on the court too. He won an NBA title and two NBA MVPs before KD joined the Warriors in 2016. He didn’t create any fuss and let KD lead the Warriors to two more NBA titles. Curry has always put the betterment of others before his own self during his entire career. And after KD left, he led the Warriors to their fourth NBA title in 2022. Winning the Finals MVP in the process. Is Steph Curry the most humble player? Let us know in the comments below!

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Dushyant Singh

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Dushyant Singh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. His basketball script journey began in 2020 when he was captivated by the Los Angeles Lakers’ triumphant NBA championship win. Before that he was merely dribbling and dunking as a boy next door.
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Saumya Khanduja