The excitement is palpable whenever superstars Stephen Curry and LeBron James have locked horns. After Curry ousted the Sacramento Kings with a historic 50-point performance, the stage is now set for the Golden State Warriors-Los Angeles Lakers clash in the Conference Semi-Finals. All eyes have already been set on LeBron and Steph, who will face each other on Tuesday night. Spicing up the anticipation of the much-awaited clash, a veteran analyst has let out a bizarre take on the same and has unleashed mayhem in the hoops world.

Skip Bayless’ harsh critique of LeBron James is historical. Bayless has used every other opportunity to criticize, if not ridicule, the Lakers superstar. However, Skip has now bewildered the NBA fans with a take that is least expected to come from someone like him.

Veteran analyst spices up LeBron James’ clash with Stephen Curry

LeBron James and Stephen Curry locked horns in the NBA Finals for four consecutive years during the former’s Cleveland days. However, it has been 32 years since the Lakers and the Warriors faced each other in the postseason. The battle of the powerhouses in the West will undoubtedly become one to remember. Days before the series and the inevitable drama begin, Skip Bayless has contributed his part to spice up the classic clash.

Skip has seldom shied away from vehemently criticizing LeBron James. While a massive bunch of hoops enthusiasts hail LeBron as the greatest of all time, The King does not even come close in Bayless’ judgment. Bayless, who has a long history of not favoring James in any situation, now seems to have changed his stance. The veteran analyst took to Twitter and picked his favorite from LeBron James and Stephen Curry. Surprisingly, Bayless sided with LeBron in the much-awaited Western face-off. “Bring on Steph vs LeBron. I’m going with … LeBron,”?Skip Bayless wrote in his Tweet.

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Given Skip Bayless’ infamous history with the Los Angeles Lakers star, fans seem to have taken what they read with a pinch of salt.

Skip Bayless’ tweet stuns fans

Even the loudest LeBron James fan out there would not have expected Skip Bayless to pick LeBron over Stephen Curry. Interestingly, the wild pick came moments after Stephen Curry single-handedly outsmarted the Sacramento Kings. Apparently, many fans seem to have not fallen for Bayless’ tweet. Some even wonder if Skip Bayless’ account has been hacked. “bro got hacked,”?a fan replied to Skip Bayless’ tweet.

Another fan thinks the same.

This fan does not lack conviction.

This fan is skeptical about Skip Bayless’ intentions.

Seems like most fans have taken the tweet with a pinch of salt.

While most fans have put the tweet in a dubious light, some say Skip chose between the two players he often bashes.

Another fan alludes to Skip Bayless’ history with LeBron and Steph.

What do you think about Skip Bayless’ shocking take? Will LeBron gain an edge over Stephen Curry and the defending champions? Let us know in the comments below.

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