Hours before Lakers vs. Warriors showdown, Stephen Curry outdoes LeBron James among NBA fans in Abu Dhabi

The NBA preseason is in full swing. The season opener will be played between the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves on October 5 in Abu Dhabi, while the tournament will kick off in the United States on October 7. It promises to be an exciting day as the Mavericks and Timberwolves face off again tonight. Meanwhile, LeBron James’ Lakers will square off against Stephen Curry’s Warriors at Chase Center in San Francisco.

After the Lakers ended their playoff run last spring, the Warriors will be looking for revenge in the preseason. The Showtime Lakers swept the Warriors in Game 6 of the Western Conference second round before being eliminated by the defending champion Denver Nuggets. However, just hours before this thrilling showdown, Stephen Curry appeared to have surpassed LeBron James.

Stephen Curry surpasses LeBron James as NBA’s youngest player

With Abu Dhabi’s NBA now expanding its profile abroad, the Gulf state’s official NBA account asked young fans who their favorite players are. While kids choose legendary players like Jordan and Kobe Bryant, Curry’s popularity even surpasses basketball superstars. In the process, he also surpassed LeBron James, who has been the face of the league for more than two decades. Chef Curry defeated King James by just one vote.

Although many fans are looking forward to a thrilling showdown between James and Curry in today’s game, it seems that their wait will continue. Much to their dismay, the Akron Hammers will miss today’s game. Even though LeBron James isn’t on the court, this game promises to be an exciting one as fans will get to witness CP3 play in a Warriors uniform for the first time.

What to look forward to in the preseason opener?

Chris Paul will join Splash Brothers Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson against Anthony Davis. Warriors defensive threat Draymond Green is also out with an injury. In addition to King James, the legendary Purple and Gold will also miss tonight’s game, as will Austin Reeves. But with both teams making significant roster changes, there’s a lot to look forward to.

Former lottery picks Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody will be among the players to watch tonight as they try to make a splash on the hardwood tonight. The Lakers also signed Christian Wood, Gabe Vincent and Taurean Prince to bolster their roster. Therefore, fans are also waiting for the action of the new members.

While preseason wins won’t be celebrated much, they can still give fans an idea of ​​what to expect this season. Stay tuned to see how the Warriors avenge last season’s loss.

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