Steph Curry edges out LeBron James for coveted NBA American honor

Modified Sep 22, 2025 15:43 GMT

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors - Source: Imagn — Steph Curry edges out LeBron James for coveted NBA American honor - Source: Imagn

Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry is preparing for his 17th season in the league. Ahead of the new season, Curry was voted the best American player in the league in a survey of twenty coaches, scouts and executives, edging out LA Lakers star LeBron James.

According to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps on Monday, Curry edged out Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, who both came second and third respectively. Curry won by 11 votes, Edwards gathered eight votes and Mitchell came a distant third with a single vote.

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Ubong Richard Archibong is an NBA and WNBA journalist at Sportskeeda with over a year's experience in the field with FirstSportz.

Ubong is an LA Lakers fan, and he grew up watching Kobe Bryant taking on everyone with his Mamba mentality. Ubong's love for the Lakers hit another level when his favorite player, LeBron James, joined LA from the Cavs. Other than LeBron, Ubong likes Anthony Edwards, Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson and Phil Jackson.

Beyond the court, Ubong is a traveler at heart and a Chelsea fan, always ready for the thrill and tension they bring. When not working, Ubong likes traveling and volunteering.

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