LeBron James officially picked the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason, but Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry revealed a “conversation” was definitely on the table for teaming up with the King. Curry told SiriusXM NBA Radio he thought there was absolutely a “conversation” to be had about joining forces with the fellow legend, a hypothetical move that would have set the league on fire.
The Call That Almost Happened
Curry laid it out straight for everyone. He said, “If there was ever some momentum it would be known, based on the profile that LeBron has, if he picks up the phone and says, ‘Hey, what’s going on out there,’ or vice versa and I pick up the phone and say, ‘Hey, what’s on your mind.’” He added that any team, any player, wants to be “in the conversation for a guy like that who is picking his landing spot.” Imagine, the greatest shooter of all time making that call, or receiving it. It’s the stuff of legends, the kind of hypothetical that keeps fans up at night. As a friend and Olympic teammate, Curry says he is “happy for him that he found somewhere he wants to be,” but you know that missed opportunity has to sting a little.
The Dream Team That Never Was
Fans have dreamed of a James and Curry pairing for years, and why wouldn’t they? These two defined a whole generation of basketball, racking up a combined eight championships and six MVPs. They are two of the greatest players ever, period. The on-court fit? Perfect. Curry’s “gravitational pull” as an outside shooter creates so much driving space, prime real estate for someone like James to absolutely attack the rim. Throw in their combined basketball IQs and their ability to “make the play seemingly every time they have the ball in their hands,” and you are talking about basketball heaven, a strategic nightmare for any opponent. But it seems the only time we will see them together on the court now is during the Olympics.
What’s Next for Curry and the Warriors
So, LeBron is a 76er, joining Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, and Joel Embiid. That lineup should put Philadelphia on the “short list of realistic championship contenders” assuming they can all stay healthy. It is hard to blame LeBron for wanting to be part of that. As for Curry, he now has his own mission: to help the Warriors “bounce back” after getting eliminated in the play-in tournament last season. This season is huge for Golden State, and you know Curry is ready to prove the Warriors are still a force. It is going to be a wild ride watching them fight their way back to the top.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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