Stephen Curry said he would love to play golf with LeBron James and hopes the two NBA stars can spend time together on the course.
The prospect of a pairing between the two most influential players of the modern era carries significant weight for the league. While the comments focused on a shared hobby, they surfaced during a period of high speculation regarding James' future with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Curry spoke about the possibility while at the American Century Championship golf tournament in Lake Tahoe [1]. The event is a venue where Curry has previously found success, having won the celebrity tournament in 2023 [2].
The timing of the remarks coincided with the 2026-2026 NBA off-season, a period when LeBron James informed the Lakers he would be a free agent [3]. Curry said that golf could serve as a way to bond with James, who is 41 years old [4].
Beyond the greens, Curry expressed an openness to the idea of James joining the Golden State Warriors. "We'd love to play together," Curry said [5]. He further said, "Hopefully it happens," when discussing the prospect of a professional partnership [6].
Curry's interest in the pairing reflects a desire to merge two of the game's most distinct styles. The Golden State Warriors have long been defined by Curry's perimeter shooting, while James provides a generational physical presence and playmaking ability. By emphasizing a common interest in golf, Curry highlighted a low-pressure way for the two veterans to connect outside of the competitive environment of the NBA hardwood.
“"We'd love to play together."”
This interaction signals a strategic social bridge between two of the NBA's most powerful figures. By leveraging a shared interest in golf, Curry is attempting to cultivate a personal relationship that could potentially influence future roster moves. While the comments are framed as casual, they acknowledge the immense gravitational pull that a Curry-James pairing would have on the league's competitive balance and commercial appeal.
