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ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith says the Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has a ‘healthy level of fear’ about the Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, with the two veterans set to face each other in the playoffs once again.

“I suspect there’s a healthy level of fear,” Smith said. “… Let me tell you something. It’s justified. It’s justified. I ain’t insulting him. Hell, if I wasn’t rooting for the Golden State Warriors, I’d be sacred of Steph. Who ain’t scared of Steph?

“I mean, think about this Swagu (Spears). Think about this J.J. If it ain’t the Golden State Warriors and you’re literally rooting for anybody else, who ain’t scared to death of Steph Curry? I mean, he strikes fear in everybody.”