Stephen Curry really thought for a minute there, maybe even more than a minute, that LeBron James might actually join him on the Golden State Warriors. It wasn’t just a fan’s pipe dream, folks. Curry himself opened up to ESPN’s Marc J. Spears, saying the Warriors “took some shots at him” this offseason to try and bring the King to Golden State. That’s right, the biggest what-if in NBA history almost became reality, and Curry was right in the thick of it.
The Chase for the King and the Near Miss
Curry admitted he was on a roller coaster of emotions, revealing, “There were days I did, days I didn’t,” when asked if he ever genuinely felt James was headed to the Bay. He said that “until you hear the final decision, you’ve got to think you have a shot.” You gotta respect that mindset. When you’re talking about a player of LeBron’s caliber, someone who “has the ability to go anywhere you want in the league to find a place that’s right for you,” you keep hope alive until the ink is dry. Imagine the fireworks if he’d landed with Curry. It would’ve blown the roof off the league.
The Dream Duo That Almost Broke the Internet
Let’s be real, the thought of LeBron and Curry together is enough to make any basketball fan swoon. The source article noted it “would have been one of the most memorable ones in NBA history.” These two define their generation, combining for a mind-boggling eight championships and six MVPs. Even as “aging veterans” on a roster that already includes Curry, Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler, and Al Horford, the King would have been an instant headliner. Forget the spectacle for a second, this pairing “surely would have worked on the court.” Curry, arguably the greatest shooter of all time, creates space like no one else. Who better to exploit that with unparalleled basketball IQ, passing, physicality, and scoring touch than LeBron? While neither might be at their absolute peak anymore, that duo “would have likely carried the Warriors to plenty of wins this season.” It’s just a shame we’ll never see it.
Reality Check: Where Everyone Stands Now
Alas, the dream died, and LeBron James instead chose the Philadelphia 76ers. He’s not exactly hurting for talent there, surrounded by Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey, among others. He’s positioned to challenge for another spot in the NBA Finals, making the 76ers an immediate threat. Meanwhile, the Warriors are left to challenge for a Western Conference playoff spot with their own group of veterans. It’s a tough path ahead, but every team in the West knows what happens when Curry and those Warriors get hot. They’ll need to dig deep and show everyone they still have that championship fire without the King.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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