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NBA fans love a good “what if,” and LeBron James just gave them plenty to talk about. On Tuesday, the Lakers superstar posted a striking photo montage of himself alongside longtime rival and friend Stephen Curry. The images, mostly from past All-Star Games and Team USA appearances, showed the two laughing, high-fiving, and clearly enjoying each other’s company on the court.
But it was LeBron’s cryptic caption that really got people talking: “Imagine if… 👀🔥 #Brotherhood.”
The internet, as you’d expect, lit up. Speculation ran wild. Could they be planning to team up for the Olympics? Is LeBron hinting at a future NBA collaboration with Curry? Could it really happen?
Reporters caught up with Curry after a workout in San Francisco and, of course, asked him about the post. His response? Classic Steph cool, humble, and just a little playful.
“I saw it,” he said with a smile. “You know Bron likes to stir the pot a little. It’s all love though. We’ve been through a lot on the court, and there’s definitely mutual respect.”
Curry didn’t confirm anything specific, but he didn’t shut the door either. “Who knows what the future holds?” he added. “Maybe next summer, maybe the Olympics. We’ll see. Right now, I’m just focused on getting ready for the season with the Warriors.”
While the idea of Curry and LeBron on the same NBA team might be far-fetched, the possibility of seeing them together at the 2024 Paris Olympics seems more realistic. Both players have hinted at wanting one last run with Team USA, and fans are already dreaming about what that roster could look like.
The two have come a long way from their intense Finals battles between 2015 and 2018. What once felt like a fierce rivalry has evolved into a friendship built on shared greatness—and perhaps a little curiosity about what it might be like to finally play on the same side.
Whether it happens in Paris or somewhere even more unexpected, one thing’s for sure: when LeBron and Steph speak, people listen. And when they tease something like this, the basketball world pays attention.
For now, all we can do is imagine.
