Stephen Curry Eclipses LeBron James, Featured In All 27 Of The Highest Rated NBA Games Over Past 8 Years

Advait Jajodia | 10/08/2023
Stephen Curry Eclipses LeBron James, Featured In All 27 Of The Highest Rated NBA Games Over Past 8 Years

LeBron James is one of the most marketable athletes in the world. While Stephen Curry may have fewer Instagram followers than the Lakers superstar, he is bringing in incredible viewership for the NBA. As per ‘The Boardroom’, Curry has suited up in all the 27 most-viewed games in the past eight years.

Boardroom recently revealed an impressive stat. There have been 27 games that have gathered 14+ million views each since 2015. All of those 27 games have Stephen Curry on the floor. Despite having significantly fewer followers on social media, Chef Curry has eclipsed James as one of the most-watched superstars.

The Warriors-Kings Game 7 clash from the first round of the postseason witnessed some historic viewership. Approximately 11.9 million people tuned in as Curry would go on to record the first-ever 50-point performance in a Game 7, making it the most watched first-round series game in 24 years.

The ultimate contest of the 2022 Finals between the Warriors and the Celtics witnessed Curry lifting the Larry O’Brien trophy for the fourth time. The same matchup also gathered a staggering 14 million viewers. While all 6 games of the 2019 Finals saw 13+ million viewers, Game 7 of the 2016 Finals witnessed some outlandish numbers. Almost 31 million people logged in as LeBron James and Co. successfully mounted a 3-1 comeback, winning the 2016 Championship. A fitting number, for one of the most thrilling games ever seen in the NBA.

JJ Redick showered Steph with “greatest show” praises

The 2021-2022 season was a pretty successful one for Steph. After surpassing Reggie Miller as the all-time three-point leader and winning the 2022 All-Star Game MVP, Curry went on to lead the Warriors to their fourth championship win since 2015.

Playing some heroic basketball, the 6-foot-2 sharpshooter lodged 31.2 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists per game. Clearly, Steph was on a different level that year. With Stephen Curry looking better than he ever had, unanimous MVP season included, JJ Redick couldn’t help but bestow him with a massive honor.

Given the knowledge and NBA experience JJ Redick has, it is always hard to deny his opinions. And given how entertaining Curry makes the sport of basketball on a daily basis, it’s unlikely anyone would be willing to disagree with his claim either.

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Advait Jajodia

Advait Jajodia, an NBA and Tennis journalist for The SportsRush, has had a passion for both sports for over a decade. His admiration for Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, and Rafael Nadal pushed him to gain a profound understanding of the sports. With a background as a multi-sport athlete, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood and the court to offer insightful analysis. Over four years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 22-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 4,700+ articles.

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