The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors delivered a classic on Wednesday night. Headlining the NBA’s Christmas Day slate, these two teams went down to

LeBron James and Stephen Curry share the national spotlight as the Los Angeles Lakers play the Golden State Warriors on Christmas. Before the game, the Lakers superstar pulled off a playful prank on his longtime Warriors rival. James snuck up on Curry while the Golden State guard was warming up and hilariously pretended to block his shot.

In the 2020s—and particularly in the last few years—every matchup between forward LeBron James's Los Angeles Lakers and guard Stephen Curry's Golden State Warriors has taken on special meaning. There is a growing sense that both legends—and particularly James—may not have much time left in the NBA.

LeBron James and Stephen Curry once again gave fans a duel for the ages as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day.

“Part of it is just Father Time,” Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said. “If you’re 40 or almost 37 in Steph’s case, it’s a lot harder — physically and emotionally — to face what those guys face night after night after night. There’s a reason players have to retire. They can’t do it forever.”

Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden recently reflected on the profound impact he and fellow NBA legends Stephen Curry and LeBron James have had on basketball. Harden also delivered a poignant message about the inevitable end of their storied careers.

Stephen Curry isn't shutting the door on potentially playing with LeBron James on the same team in the NBA, but he did acknowledge the odds of it

James Harden urges fans to cherish LeBron and Curry's greatness, reflecting on their passion and legacy after an epic Christmas clash.