In the spirit of the NBA Finals, Genius hit the court to determine whose name is dropped more often in rap music: LeBron James or Stephen Curry. While Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry has been THE storyline of the 2014-15 season, the debate between Curry and Cleveland's LeBron James has been heated. Does King James still reign supreme, or should he watch the throne?



In true basketball fashion, we played first to eleven - who's your money on?

LeBron (1-0)

Steph (1-1)

LeBron (2-1)

Steph (2-2)

LeBron (3-2)

Steph (3-3)

LeBron (4-3)

Steph (4-4)

LeBron (5-4)

Steph (5-5)

LeBron (6-5)

Steph (6-6)

LeBron (7-6)

Steph (7-7)

LeBron (8-7)

Steph (8-8)

LeBron (9-8)

LeBron (10-8)

LeBron (11-8)

While James may have won the battle with Curry, we added a twist. Who's more relevant: Stephen Curry, LeBron James, or His Airness, Michael Jordan? Sorry LeBron, according to Rap Stats™, Michael Jordan is still the most name-dropped basketball player in rap. Maybe next year!





BONUS

If you still can't decide who the most relevant basketball player in rap is, let the two men speak for themselves; both LeBron and Curry have showcased their skills on the mic before

Can't get enough? The Curry family remixed Drake's "0 to 100/The Catch Up" in December 2014