Lonzo Ball doesn’t think that LeBron James joining forces with Stephen Curry would hurt his legacy, and he has his reasons for it. Ball thinks it would create one of the greatest final chapters the NBA has ever seen.
Speaking on the Ball in the Family podcast, Ball dismissed the idea that LeBron would hurt his legacy for teaming up with Curry so late in his career.
“Not at all. If I’m being honest, no. Not in my opinion. If he and Steph team up and win a ring when Bron is 42 years old… Bro. You couldn’t write it any better. They’d both have, what, five rings? They’ve been battling each other for years. F**k it. Go win one together. That’s some real old-warrior s**t. You could make an anime out of that.”
“And if they don’t win a ring, then hey, they tried. They’re old, man. Those would be the greatest OGs to ever do it. Two 40-year-olds winning a championship together? Nobody’s topping that. As far as duos go, that would be the greatest duo of all time.”
“Especially in today’s league… There are a lot of different teams that can win. And you’re telling me two 40-year-olds could get it done? The closest comparison would probably be Houston. And they had to wait until MJ got out of the way. The basketball fan in me just wants to see it. I watched what Bron and Steph did with Team USA. I want to see more of that.”
“But I also said, if LeBron wants the easiest path to another ring, I think that’s Cleveland. Now, you’re not going to be golfing every day with Steph Curry in Cleveland. You’re not going to be drinking wine on the golf course in Cleveland. You can do all that in Golden State. He enjoys all that stuff off the court too. I know business is booming up there. I would love to see Bron and Steph together for one year. Please. Let me see it.”
It’s an interesting argument because there are really two ways to look at this.
The basketball fan in me would love to see it.
LeBron and Curry defined an entire generation of NBA basketball. Their four NBA Finals matchups between 2015 and 2018 shaped the league. One was called the league’s most complete player. While the other changed basketball forever. They spent years trying to beat each other, so watching them share a locker room, even if both are past their primes, would be a sight to see.
We already have a small sample size during the 2024 Olympics with Team USA. And a full NBA season of that would be a dream come true.
There is also a legacy side to the conversation.
LeBron has spent much of his career dealing with criticism that he builds superteams. That narrative has followed him all throughout his career since leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers to join the Miami Heat in 2010. Joining Curry, another player with four championships, would certainly add more fuel to that debate.
These weren’t ordinary rivals.
They met on basketball’s biggest stage for four straight years. They put on legendary performances and pushed each other to the brink. Seeing them wear the same jersey would feel strange for fans who saw that rivalry define the 2010s.
At the same time, the Warriors have given plenty of reasons that it is a major possibility. Since the Lakers‘ playoff exit, the Warriors have repeatedly been linked to LeBron. With the King confirming his Lakers exit, those rumors got more traction. Draymond Green also declined his player option, which added further speculation as well.
Reports have also connected the Warriors to Anthony Davis, with speculation suggesting the organization would be willing to pursue a LeBron-Davis reunion if James committed in free agency.
Ultimately, that’s why the possibility remains compelling. It’s not just about basketball. It’s about how history chooses to remember two icons whose rivalry helped define an era. And whether sharing one final run would strengthen that story or change it forever.
