LeBron, who started his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers, has always seen Cleveland as his second home. During the recent conversation with Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant about their team’s rivalry, Bron somehow remembered the fierce rivalry between the Cavaliers and Warriors in the 2010s.
Along with Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, LeBron James recently sat down for an ESPN special ahead of Christmas Day where he said it was like the famous rap battles, filled with drama and intensity. LeBron James compared their rivalry to an “East Coast vs. West Coast” showdown.
For basketball fans, this rivalry was like an exciting story, with every game bringing unforgettable moments. Bron said, “Those four straight years, Cleveland versus Golden State. It was literally like East Coast vs. West Coast.”
LeBron James with KD and Steph on the Cavaliers-Warriors rivalry of the 2010s 😂
— ESPN (@espn) December 24, 2024
"Those four straight years, Cleveland versus Golden State, … It was like a rap beef." 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ycTg7m5Q1z
The 39-year-old added, “It was like a rap beef. Golden State is on the West Coast, and the Cavs are on the East Coast. It was like a rap beef. ”
Kevin Durant reflects on challenging LeBron James on the court
Kevin Durant often faces NBA legends like LeBron James and Stephen Curry, and he knows the mindset it takes to compete at the highest level. Speaking with ESPN, Durant shared his approach to these intense matchups.
He said, “It’s a dog-eat-dog world in the NBA. Don’t want nobody to take anything that you got. You have to build up that dislike. Not in a bad way but when you’re on the floor, you can’t be friends. You can’t be cool with these guys. You can’t admire them.”
"Out on the floor, you can't be friends." 😤
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) December 24, 2024
Kevin Durant on how he approaches playing against LeBron James, Steph Curry and other NBA stars 🔥 pic.twitter.com/3zgwUbHLOF
Over his career, Durant has battled greats like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic. His passion and fierce drive remain unquestionable, even in the toughest matchups.
