LeBron James gives honest statement about Steph Curry ahead of Lakers-Warriors Christmas game

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

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

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

James: “Any time you get the opportunity to be on the field and face one of the greatest to ever play the game, it’s not a given… I don’t know how many more opportunities there will be.” competing against each other, so it’s always fun.”

Reporter: “They were on the same side and on the opposite side when Steph passed out. What’s it like to witness that?”

James: “Depends on which side I’m on… I saw it last summer with Team USA and it was a great feeling. On the other hand, of course, it’s not such a good feeling.”

James and Curry have faced each other 52 times throughout their careers.

Curry currently has a 29-23 lead Encounters.

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

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

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