“Putting Everybody to Sleep”: LeBron James Reflects on Steph Curry’s Olympic Journey After Startling Confession Emerges

In LeBron James ' recent chat on the GoJo and Golic podcast, he was asked about Curry's rookie Olympic journey, and his response was all about respect for his old rival and Olympic teammate. "I knew the onslaught was gonna happen, you know, I knew the barrage and the avalanche was coming at some point, and we saw that in the semifinals versus Serbia and obviously in the finals against the host team in France," James said. And man, did Curry deliver! In those last two games, he went off, averaging 60 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists, with a jaw-dropping 17-of-26 from three-point range.

Steph did what Steph does, hitting those big-time shots and putting everybody to sleep. It was an unbelievable moment, and I was happy to be alongside him," LeBron said. That hits even harder after Curry's recent confession in his USA Today interview , where he talked about the friendships formed through their journey. "I played with some of them; I've been teammates. Others, I played against for years and liked them, didn't like them all the way through. But we created friendships and bonds through this experience that I will forever be grateful for," Curry said.

Their journey, especially those fierce battles when LeBron was chasing that ring in Cleveland, really hits you in the feels. It's a powerful reminder of how competition can turn into mad respect and lasting camaraderie. Also, during the 2024 Paris Olympics, we got to see these two legends enjoying a solid friendship, joking around after getting off the bus, having fun, and training together before snagging gold for Team USA. It's super heartwarming to witness that vibe, but it also hits hard knowing we might not see this duo together when the next Olympics comes around. So, let's soak in every moment they're still on the court; all we can do is appreciate their greatness while we can.