10 Best Player Rivalries in the NBA 2024 Season

LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant

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Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Joel Embiid

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Stephen Curry vs. Damian Lillard

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Luka Dončić vs. Trae Young

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Devin Booker vs. Donovan Mitchell

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Jayson Tatum vs. Zion Williamson

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James Harden vs. Bradley Beal

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Nikola Jokić vs. Rudy Gobert

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