NBA stars LeBron James and Steph Curry saw their 2024 seasons cut short after the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated their teams in the postseason. Minnesota defeated James and the Los Angeles Lakers 4-1 in the opening playoff round, while they later swept Curry’s Golden State Warriors 4-1 in the second round, despite Curry being sidelined in Game 1 due to a hamstring injury.

Curry Mocks James’ Golf Swing During Tahoe Event

After the season, both players took up golf, which sparked attention when Curry humorously criticized James’ golf swing. According to Yahoo Sports, James’ swing appeared awkward and rigid, drawing comparisons to the style of NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley. During the American Century Championship held in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, Curry mimicked James’ swing, prompting a nearby fan to shout “LeBron.”

Speaking directly to the fan, Curry said,

“Unbelievable impersonation of my Bron’s follow-through in the golf swing,”

then added,

“But we all want to welcome LeBron James to the world of golf because the game needs you, big fella.”

James Responds with Dedicated Golf Swing Practice

In response to Curry’s teasing, LeBron shared videos of himself honing his golf swing on his Instagram story the following Monday. When a friend complimented the effort, saying, “Smoked it,” James replied with a modest, “Maybe at the tip.” This suggests James is serious about improving his golf skills ahead of potential future competitions.

Prospects for a Future Golf Showdown Between NBA Stars

LeBron’s renewed focus on golf swing practice might set the stage for a head-to-head at next year’s American Century Championship, an event that attracts athletes from various sports. This year’s tournament saw former <a href="https://www.buzzineintl.com/category/hockey/nhl/”>NHL player Joe Pavelski take first place with 73 points, while Curry finished fifth with 58 points and Barkley ended with minus-17 points, as reported by ESPN.