Published 18:36 IST, March 9th 2021

Steph Curry and LeBron James remarkably were born in the 'Same' Akron, Ohio hospital

Both Steph Curry and LeBron James – who teamed up for the first time at this year's All-Star game – were born at the same hospital in Akron, Ohio.

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This weekend, Steph Curry and LeBron James teamed up for first time in ir NBA careers. Curry was selected by King James to play on Team LeBron for All-Star Game in Atlanta. As Team LeBron won 170-150 against Team Durant, both NBA icons only h nice things to say about or. Turns out, while y were born in Ohio, Steph Curry birthplace is same as James. 

Where was Steph Curry born? Steph Curry Akron hospital is also LeBron James' birthplace

"We share a lot in common," Curry said, "Born in same hospital. I do claim Akron as my birthplace". He ded it is pretty "dope" that James is an Akron kid, and right now, two guys from Ohio are playing at highest level. 

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Where was LeBron born? Steph Curry and LeBron James history

Both players were born at Steph Curry birthplace known as Akron General Medical Center, which is one of most remarkable coincidences in NBA. While James often refers to himself as a kid from Akron, Ohio, Curry's hometown has been Charlotte, North Carolina, where Steph Curry Akron hospital. His far, Dell Curry, played 10 NBA seasons with Charlotte Hornets. 

Dell Curry played with Cleveland Cavaliers for 1987-88 season, which is when Curry was born. In previous interviews, Curry has said that while he is from Akron, he is Charlotte raised. 

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After NBA All-Star game, James even gave a shout out to Golden State Warriors star on Twitter. "Finally got to share floor with @StephenCurry30! Well overdue and I loved every single second!" James wrote, ding a bunch of hashtags. ditionally, next year's game will take place in Cleveland. It will be 71st All-Star event, scheduled for February 20, 2022 at  Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

(Image credits: NBA All-Star Twitter)

16:53 IST, March 9th 2021