Thanks to Lakers Move, Lebron James Regained His Crown From Arch-Rival Stephen Curry in a Peculiar NBA List

The LeBron James vs. Stephen Curry rivalry has entertained the NBA world for a decade now. Both legends in their own right are constantly compared on and off the court. While The Chosen One’s has an edge in terms of average points per game, and the number of accolades, Curry’s contributions cannot be overlooked. No player in the NBA history has more three-pointers than him. In the four years that Curry and LeBron faced each other in the NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors won three of them. There is, however, one more list where The Akron Hammer overtook The Baby-Faced Assassin.

LeBron James surpasses Stephen Curry in Peculiar NBA List

Basketball enthusiasts place a lot of sentimental significance on the NBA Jerseys. Naturally, the popularity of a player among fans is reflected in the quantity of jerseys sold. Hoopshype compiled a list of the players, rating them based on the best-selling NBA Jerseys, using data from NBA Store sales.

The Kid from Akron surpassed Steph Curry on the list to claim the top spot. What is astonishing is that James has claimed the throne since 2018-19. It should not be overlooked that Stephen Curry also had his fair share of time at the top of the list. While The Chosen One has been consistently topping the list, Curry’s popularity has wavered quite a few times throughout his career. King James had dominated the charts with 9 top-selling seasons, even overthrowing the NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Whereas Stephen Curry only made it to the top three times, all during his remarkable 2015-2018 era.

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LeBron James vs. Stephen Curry

The Stephen Curry vs. LeBron James rivalry defined the latter half of the 2010 era. It first took shape during the 2015 NBA Finals, as the two superstars faced off for a legendary showdown. It was not just Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, it was an epic battle between the two greatest players in the NBA. As expected, the teams delivered an exhilarating match. Stephen Curry led the Golden State Warriors to win their first championship title in 40 years. Then they went on to win two more consecutive titles in 2017 and 2018 against LeBron James’ Cleveland Cavaliers.

Despite speculations of their rivalry, the two have always maintained that it is just the nature of the game that they play, where one emerges victorious and the other lands a defeat. They have always shown admiration towards one another off-court. With LeBron’s career reaching its twilight, fans are bemoaning the last time they get to witness LeBron’s greatness on the hardwood again

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