LeBron James and Stephen Curry may have become friends this summer at the Olympics, but their relationship used to have a much different mood.

LeBron James and Stephen Curry unite for Team USA at the 2024 Olympics, blending competition with camaraderie for Olympic gold.

LeBron James and Stephen Curry. These two players have transformed the way the game of basketball is played and viewed. Even in their relative hoops dotage, the Los Angeles Lakers forward and the Golden State Warriors point guard are still two of the best players in the world.

There is hardly any NBA fan who didn’t enjoy watching LeBron James and Stephen Curry’s chemistry during the Paris Olympics. While James played pivotal in the group stage games, Curry stepped up in the semi-finals and finals to carry Team USA to the gold medal.

LeBron James and Stephen Curry acted like buddies at the Paris Olympic Games this summer but there was a point where they were legitimate rivals. Speaking on 'The TK Show' this week, NBA insider Sam Amick detailed some of their history and revealed the time that LeBron's people took issue with Curry's ascension.