ESPN ranks LeBron James and Steph Curry rivalry as top NBA matchup

ESPN has included the matchup between Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James and Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry as the sixth-ranked rivalry entering the 2026-27 NBA season. Despite both players approaching their late thirties and early forties, analysts maintain that their ongoing history and individual talent make every meeting a significant event. James joined Philadelphia during the offseason, marking a new chapter for the veteran as the team seeks its first championship since 1983. The two stars are scheduled to meet twice late in the regular season. The 76ers travel to play the Warriors on March 24 before hosting them in Philadelphia on March 31. Analysts noted that the proximity of these late-season games to the start of the playoffs may influence the availability of both players during those specific matchups.

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