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DENVER, COLORADO – NOVEMBER 07: Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors walks off the court after losing the game against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on November 7, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)
On Saturday, the NBA world will be tuned in to watch the Golden State Warriors host the Los Angeles Lakers.
LeBron James has a long history of battles with Golden State, including four different NBA Finals meetings (2015-19) when he was with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Steve Kerr Made His Feelings Clear About LeBron James
Before the game, Steve Kerr did an interview with Willard And Dibs (and he was asked about James and Steph Curry).
Kerr: “Both guys are just such amazing symbols and players and voices for our league…Getting the chance to coach LeBron two years ago in the Olympics was such a thrill and to really get to know how committed he is, how passionate he is about the game, the preparation, everything that goes into it. The league has just been incredibly fortunate to have those two guys as the faces of the league.”
“I don’t know that LeBron has changed the game as much as Steph…He took the mantle from Kobe and Michael Jordan. That guy who is just head and shoulders above everybody athletically, but he’s taken it to a new level with the versatility.”
– Steve Kerr on @WillardAndDibs.
LeBron James Still Doing It At 41
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 26: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up before the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 26, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Even at 41, James is still a top player, who comes into the showdown with respectable averages of 21.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 49.8% from the field and 29.9% from three-point range in 40 games.
The NBA legend was the first pick in the 2003 draft out of high school.
He is in his eighth season playing for the Lakers (after stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat).
NBA Fantasy wrote (on Friday): “LeBron James needs 26 FGs to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (15,837) for 1st all-time 👑”
HeavyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 20: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on prior to their game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luiza Moraes/Getty Images)
The matchup will have a little less juice due to the fact that the two-time MVP (Curry) has been ruled out.
He has yet to appear in a game all month.
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 25: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors embrace on the court before warming up prior to the start of their game at Chase Center on December 25, 2024 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
The Lakers are currently the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 34-24 record in 58 games.
They are 18-12 in 30 games on the road.
Trevor Lane of Lakers Nation Wrote: “On the season, LeBron, Luka, and Reaves are now a -3.3 when on the floor together. That’s a big positive jump from where it was a few games ago, though obviously there is still a lot of work to do.”
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 12: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors speaks to LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter in game six of the Western Conference Semifinal Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on May 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, Golden State is the eighth seed in the Western Conference with a 31-28 record in 59 games.
They are 19-11 in the 30 games they have played at the Chase Center.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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