OAKLAND, Calif., May 14 (UPI) -- LeBron James might be in "playoff mode" on social media, but that isn't stopping him from getting in the ear of the NBA MVP.
James told reporters earlier this week that he thinks there is a difference between the best player of the year and the most valuable player. Last week, the Golden State Warriors guard was presented with the NBA's MVP Award. He responded to James' comments Friday.
"I've gotten really good at ignoring people," Curry told reporters. "That is the theme of the last two years. So I'm alright."
James, 31, is a four-time NBA MVP and two-time NBA Finals MVP.
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"Look at Steph's numbers,'' James said on Wednesday. ''He averaged 30, he led the league in steals, he was 90-50-40 (shooting percentages from the free-throw line, field, and 3-pointers), and they won 73 (games). So, I don't, do you have any debate over that, really, when it comes to that award? But when you talk about most 'valuable' then you can have a different conversation, so, take nothing away from him, he's definitely deserving of that award, for sure."
Curry, 28, is now a two-time NBA MVP, but did not earn the MVP in last year's NBA Finals. The Warriors are set to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals at 9 p.m. Monday in Oakland. The Cavaliers await an Eastern Conference Finals matchup with either the Miami Heat or Toronto Raptors, who wrap up the Eastern Conference Semifinals Sunday in Toronto.
