Drama shifts from Cleveland to Golden State for Game 7

ByJ.A. ADANDE
June 18, 2016, 3:57 PM

— -- Before the game that means everything, let's flash back to a game that meant nothing -- to the last time LeBron James and Stephen Curry shared the stage before these NBA Finals.

In the waning moments of February's All-Star Game in Toronto, Curry pulled up from just inside the half-court line and launched a 3-pointer that swished through the net. After so many other storylines had rippled through the weekend, from Kobe Bryant's final All-Star appearance to a dunk contest renaissance to teammate Klay Thompson winning the 3-point shootout, Curry had the final say, offering a reminder of his special skill set that propelled him to the top of the league. And then he literally had the last word, as the final player at the podium to speak to the media. When he left, after pausing to scoop up daughter Riley, it seemed as if everyone in the room tried to follow him to the elevator.