The Golden State Warriors booked their ticket to the second round of the NBA playoffs with a Game 7 win over the Sacramento Kings to book a matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Kevin Garnett believes that this may be the most meaningful matchup between LeBron James and Stephen Curry, dividing fan opinion and starting a debate on Twitter.
Kevin Garnett says this might be the most meaningful Steph vs. LeBron matchup ever.
Agree? pic.twitter.com/nUYk0zHgZT
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) April 30, 2023
One fan called the series epic by virtue of it coming as both players are in the later stages of their careers.
I agree. Tail end of their careers with a bunch of younger role players around them. Showing the world they still got it. This series should be epic.
— Ramaj Eroc News (@ramajeroc_news) April 30, 2023
Their age was an issue for other fans, that think their previous battles in their prime were more meaningful.
Absolutely not they’re almost 40 😭
— Ethical Hoops🏆 (only takes Ws) (@EthicalHoopz) April 30, 2023
One fan didn’t care because he thinks either team will lose to the Denver Nuggets in the WCF.
No. Both lose to Denver
— Per Sources (@PerSources) April 30, 2023
The 2016 NBA Finals and its historic nature make that the most important series for most fans.
No, LeBron Cleveland coming back down 3-1 was the most meaningful series and it was for the Chip
— Tune (@LUNEYBANDS) May 1, 2023
Some fans also questioned the pressure being put on LeBron James.
What other player in the history of the sport got this much expectation to carry a team in year 20? Just name one
— NewLukaLakers (@Unfukwittable31) May 1, 2023
Fans agreed with the modern matchup not meaning as much as their Finals battles.
Nah. They older now, especially bron. The meaningful matchups were back during the Warriors-Cavs rivalry era when things were really heated.
— Cameron 🇺🇸 (@cameronstone45) May 1, 2023
That sentiment stayed strong with more fans.
https://twitter.com/IMpumpedforTV/status/1652838017491410949
James vs. Curry is a Finals storyline, so the previous year’s matchups may genuinely be the most meaningful. But this is likely to be the most competitive series, given the Warriors don’t have one of the greatest teams assembled against a LeBron-led Cavaliers squad.
How Meaningful Is This Series?
It’s hard to say this series carries more weight than the NBA Finals battles these two players have had. Many fans don’t like the 2017 and 2018 Finals series because of how outmatched LeBron’s Cavs were, but they were still matchups in the finals. This second-round series will be extremely entertaining, but it most definitely can’t be as valuable as a Finals series.
We’re seeing two players actively push toward their fifth title in this series, so it’s going to be a remarkable battle. Curry has looked better than LeBron in terms of on-court production.
LBJ averaged 22.2 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 5.2 assists in the first round, while Curry averaged 33.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 4.9 assists, including a 50-point closeout performance in Game 7 to clinch the series. This series is going to have amazing basketball, and fans should be salivating in anticipation.
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