In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, host Ethan Sands and NBA reporter Spencer Davies reflect on how this season’s Cavs compare to past iterations, particularly during the LeBron James era and those battles with Golden State.

Dec 25, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (center right) greets Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (center left) after the game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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LeBron James and Stephen Curry share the national spotlight as the Los Angeles Lakers play the Golden State Warriors on Christmas. Before the game, the Lakers superstar pulled off a playful prank on his longtime Warriors rival. James snuck up on Curry while the Golden State guard was warming up and hilariously pretended to block his shot.

LeBron James celebrated his 40th birthday by saying he could still play at an elite NBA level for another five to seven years if he wanted.

LeBron James got nostalgic about his old rivalry with the Warriors while he was with the Cavaliers. After rejoining the Cavaliers, James led the team to four straight NBA Finals appearances — all against the Warriors — from 2015-18.

Stephen Curry made high difficulty 3-pointers seem simple, including an outrageous deposit in the final seconds, but LeBron James still muscled the Los Angeles Lakers to a tight triumph over Curry's G

Austin Reaves scored the winning layup with one second left after Stephen Curry tied it on a 31-foot 3-pointer with seven seconds remaining, LeBron James had 31 points and 10 assists playing in his NBA-record 19th Christmas Day game,

LeBron James finally turned 40 on Monday, which brings into sharp focus just how amazing his career has been. LeBron is still doing it all for the Lakers, as he's averaging 23.5 points, 7.9 rebounds and 9.0 assists, and it seems like he's setting a new record every time he steps onto the court.

With the exception of the 2003-2004 NBA season — during which he was named the NBA Rookie of the Year — James has been named an NBA All-Star every season he’s played.

LeBron James (questionable with an illness) vs. Cavs could make history as the first player to play in an NBA game as a teenager and in his 40's. Find out how to watch this historic moment for free.