LeBron James Makes Honest Steph Curry Statement Before Lakers-Warriors NBA Christmas Game

LeBron James was asked about Steph Curry ahead of Wednesday's game.

Jan 27, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images / Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

On Monday night, the Los Angeles Lakers had a disappointing 117-114 loss to the Detroit Pistons (at home).

Despite the loss, four-time MVP LeBron James finished with 28 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists while shooting 10/16 from the field and 2/4 from the three-point range in 35 minutes of playing time.

PISTONS SWEEP SEASON-SERIES VS. LAKERS FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2016-2017 🤯

LeBron James had his 8th triple-double of the season in the loss. pic.twitter.com/r6Kfydgv9i

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 24, 2024

After the game, James was asked about their upcoming matchup with Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Christmas (h/t Jovan Buha of The Athletic).

James: "Any time you get an opportunity to be on the court and compete vs. one of the greatest to ever play this game, you don't take it for granted... I don't know how many more opportunities will get to go against each other, so it's always fun."

Reporter: "You've been on the same side and on the opposing side when Steph goes unconscious. What's it like to witness that?"

James: "Depends on what side I'm on... I got to see it this past summer with Team USA and it was a great feeling. Obviously, on the other side is a not so good feeling."

James and Curry have faced off 52 times over their careers.

Curry currently has the 29-23 advantage in those matchups.

LeBron James reflects on his open look at the end of the game, the team's turnovers, and the excitement of facing Curry and the Warriors on Christmas. pic.twitter.com/S8i6Lwl9XN

— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) December 24, 2024

James is now averaging 23.2 points, 8.0 rebounds and 9.0 assists per contest while shooting 49.4% from the field and 35.3% from the three-point range in 27 games.

With the loss to Detroit, the Lakers dropped to 16-13 in 29 games.

They are one spot ahead of Golden State (as the seventh seed).

When the Lakers and Warriors match up Wednesday, it will be the 4th time LeBron James and Stephen Curry will have played each other on Christmas. LeBron: “I don’t know how many more opportunities we’re going to get to go against each other …” pic.twitter.com/y8MCZJR1aD

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) December 24, 2024