# Draymond Green on Fan Bias in NBA Finals

> Draymond Green explains why fans tune in more when LeBron James and Stephen Curry play.
- Title: Draymond Green on Fan Bias in NBA Finals · EssentiallySports
- Summary: Draymond Green explains why fans tune in more when LeBron James and Stephen Curry play. Draymond Green says star power drives viewership in NBA Finals, with…
- Keywords: draymond green, lebron james, stephen curry, nba finals, warriors, golden state valkyries, atlanta dream, chase center, nba regular season, viewership, star power, basketball
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-draymond-green-points-to-fan-bias-toward-lebron-james-stephen-curry-in-nba-finals
- Author: Prit Chauhan
- Published: 2026-10-16T21:23:16+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: draymond green, lebron james, stephen curry, nba finals, warriors, golden state valkyries, atlanta dream, chase center, nba regular season, viewership, star power, basketball
## Draymond Green on fan engagement
Draymond Green says fans tune in more when star players like LeBron James and Stephen Curry are involved in NBA Finals.

> I don’t think people say it as much when stars are involved
## 2024 Christmas Day game viewership
The Lakers and Warriors drew 7.76 million viewers on Christmas Day 2024, peaking at 8.32 million.
## 2016 NBA Finals viewership
The 2016 NBA Finals between LeBron James and Stephen Curry averaged 31 million viewers in Game 7.
## 2025 Warriors' challenges
The Warriors face injuries and a need for younger players to help Stephen Curry in the 2025 NBA Finals.
## 2025 Finals context
Stephen Curry plays for the Warriors in the 2025 NBA Finals with key injuries affecting the team.
## Key takeaway

Draymond Green says star power drives viewership in NBA Finals, with LeBron James and Stephen Curry drawing record audiences.