“How the f*ck we keep doing this?” – Moments before ripping Warriors jersey, LEAKED audio shows Stephen Curry and LeBron James’ conversation

In an intense double-overtime battle, Curry and James went head to head with memorable performances.

“How the f*ck we keep doing this?” – Moments before ripping Warriors jersey, LEAKED audio shows Stephen Curry and LeBron James’ conversation

LeBron and Curry dap each other up after yet another legendary matchup between the two (Via NBAE)

In a breathtaking double-overtime clash, the Los Angeles Lakers narrowly defeated the Golden State Warriors 145-144. A leaked audio clip from the game has now come to light. It captures a genuine, unfiltered exchange between NBA legends LeBron James and Steph Curry. The conversation highlighted their mutual respect and the intensity of their rivalry.

The conversation underscored the intensity and passion apparent in the game. Even Lakers coach Darvin Ham struggled to keep his composure, much like countless fans captivated by the intense moments.

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After missing an extremely tough look to win the game, Stephen Curry walked over to LeBron James and asked:

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How does it keep getting better?

LeBron responded:

I don’t understand… How the f*ck do we keep doing this?

After congratulating each other for a good game, they went their own way, and subsequently, Curry was seen ripping his jersey in frustration. The game itself was a rollercoaster of emotions with James scoring a triple-double of 36 points, a career-high 20 rebounds, and 12 assists. Steph didn’t hold back either, outshining all scorers with a season-high 9 three-pointers and 46 points.

Their conversation, now viral, serves as a poignant reminder of the respect and camaraderie that exists at the highest levels of competition. “It’s something I’ll be able to talk about with my grandkids,” James said, echoing the sentiments of Curry about the legacy of their encounters.

Steph Curry and Kerr talk free-throw disparity in double OT loss to the Lakers

The double-overtime nail-biter ended in a 145-144 loss for the Golden State Warriors. The storied LeBron-Curry matchup was however, overshadowed by a significant free-throw disparity. The Lakers were awarded 43 free throws compared to the Warriors’ 16, a statistic that did not sit well with the Warriors’ camp.

Both Steph Curry and Steve Kerr were frustrated on the huge free-throw disparity the Warriors faced during the entire game (AP)
Both Steph Curry and Steve Kerr were frustrated with the huge free-throw disparity in the game (Via AP)

Steve Kerr, the Warriors’ head coach, and Steph, both voiced their frustrations, highlighting the inconsistency in officiating as a major factor in the game’s outcome:

I might comment on the free throws, but my mom is here, so I want to be on my best behavior. So I’m not going to comment on their 43 free throws to our 16. I’m not going to comment on Steph shooting three free throws in 43 minutes.

Curry, known for his usually calm demeanor, couldn’t hide his disappointment, even ripping his jersey apart post-game. He even pointed out several instances where calls seemed unfairly distributed.

As teams like the Warriors call for more consistency, the league faces a decline in its officiating standards and fairness. As the NBA continues to evolve, it must also update its approach to officiating. This ensures referees’ whistles don’t decide games, but actual skill and teamwork do.

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