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Steph Curry Takes Shot at Charles Barkley from American Century
@Source: newsweek.com
Celebrities and sports superstars have gathered in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort for the annual American Century Championship.The annual charity golf tournament often brings in a star-studded field, including 2023 winner and NBA superstar Steph Curry. Guys like Charles Barkley, Travis and Jason Kelce, Mardy Fish and even LPGA legend Annika Sörenstam play in it every summer.Curry is notorious for making jokes, especially at the expense of the NBA television hosts.This year is no different, as the Golden State Warriors' point guard trolled not only Barkley but also LeBron James. James recently posted a video of himself playing golf.Of course, the media asked Curry if he thought the LeBron could play and compete in this event.Curry took the chance and roasted both of them with his answer."I mean Charles [Barkley] plays, so probably," Curry said.The media room erupted in laughter, but the 37-year-old maintained a straight face and then began nodding in agreement.The video of LeBron's swing went viral as he claimed it was "Day 2 of officially trying golf."It went crazy on social media, and among those who saw his post was Curry. He commented, "Welcome, we've been waiting for you!" That post seems harmless, right? Well, the point guard waited until this week to have some fun with it.Earlier in the week at the American Century Championship, Curry recreated his swing video and referred to it in his press conference as "rookie hazing."While Curry roasted LeBron, he also had some encouraging words for the four-time NBA champion."There's something to work with that swing, though. That's what I was going for," Curry explained. "He's got good bones and a good kind of foundation, that if he spends a little bit of time, probably gets a little bit of coaching, however much longer he's playing on the court, he's got potential for sure. I'm excited to see it."James' swing is in a lot better place than Barkley's used to be.Fans, fellow celebrities, and professional athletes have always given the 62-year-old a hard time about his swing. Barkley even caught a stray from Michael Jordan himself in June.Curry and Barkley's jabs have gone back and forth throughout the years, especially from their time at Capital One's The Match. It is a running joke for both of them to roast each other, so Curry took advantage of the opportunity.Maybe LeBron will be part of the American Century Championship field one day, but for now, basketball still seems to be at the forefront for him.More Golf: Tiger Woods or Sergio Garcia: Spaniard Reveals Who Would Win a Fight
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