In his 22nd NBA season, James has a looming retirement decision. While it's unclear if James will call it a career after this season, the end is nearing for him. Reflecting on his rivalry with Curry, James acknowledged that he now appreciates those moments more as his career nears its end.

LeBron James and Stephen Curry seem to have found a place of harmony on the court whenever they play each other now, but that wasn't the case at the peak of the rivalry between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors.

Even though LeBron James and Steph Curry are friends now in 2025, that doesn't mean it was always the case in the past. For years, the two superstars battled each other in the playoffs, even publicly mocking each other at their Halloween parties.