LeBron James, as well as several other NBA and sports stars, took to Twitter to express their excitement … and disbelief. 

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LeBron knows a thing or two about being good at basketball.

Johnson appears unwilling to join fellow point guard legend Oscar Robertson in dismissing Curry.

Harsh words.

The rookie is amused.

Or at least outside the conventional shooting range.

Lowry would enjoy this post!

Other sports stars took notice.