Perspective: Always a fan favorite, the rivalry that has defined the league for a decade is never the same show twice.
The greatest current rivalry is also an elastic one. For the fifth time in nine postseasons, the storyline is familiar, but this is the third iteration of the Warriors to challenge King James. The differences in LeBron’s squads have been even more dramatic; he has been on a nomadic and often mercenary journey for much of the second half of his 20-season career.
There seems to be an expectation that this series — the first time these two forces have met before the Finals — will be the decisive showdown in the rivalry. That’s unlikely. The Warriors have a 3-1 record against LeBron on the ultimate stage. James can’t gain much more than satisfaction if the Lakers, who won Game 1 to take the early lead, win this second-round matchup.
But don’t let it devolve into a tiresome GOAT-like argument. It’s much more powerful to recognize the balance that this rivalry provides. With Curry as their engine, the Warriors have refreshed the classic team-building model and shown the NBA how to adjust to an athletic evolution that keeps blurring positional lines. They also have exemplified the importance of making tweaks to personnel and even strategy while maintaining a distinct identity.
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