LeBron James is officially rocking a Philadelphia 76ers jersey, but believe it or not, there were moments this past offseason when Stephen Curry genuinely believed the King was coming to Golden State. That’s right, we almost saw one of the biggest what-ifs in NBA history become reality.
The King Almost Came To Golden State
Curry, talking with ESPN’s Marc J. Spears, didn’t hold back about the Warriors’ pursuit. “We took some shots at him,” he admitted, making it clear they weren’t just passively waiting around. When asked if he ever truly felt James was going to join the squad, Curry’s answer was pretty honest. “There were days I did, days I didn’t.” He said you have to think you’ve got a shot “Until you hear the final decision,” especially with a player like James who can basically choose any team he wants. Imagine the buzz if that had gone down differently.
Eight Championships, Six MVPs, One Court?
Think about that for a second. LeBron and Curry, on the same team. The source points out that this pairing would have been “one of the most memorable ones in NBA history.” These two define their generation, combining for a mind blowing eight championships and six MVPs. Forget the aging veteran talk, because as the article says, this duo “would have likely carried the Warriors to plenty of wins this season.” Curry’s “gravitational pull” as the greatest shooter ever would have opened up so much space, and who better than LeBron to exploit that with his insane basketball IQ, passing, physicality, and scoring touch? The spectacle alone would have broken the internet daily, but it definitely would have worked on the court too. What a miss.
The 76ers’ Big Three And The Warriors’ Path
But alas, it was not meant to be. James linked up with the Philadelphia 76ers instead, joining a stacked roster that includes Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey. The King is now “positioned to challenge for another spot in the NBA Finals” with that kind of firepower. Meanwhile, the Warriors, with their own crew of veterans, are going to be battling to “challenge for a Western Conference playoff spot.” It’s a different path for Golden State than the one Curry might have envisioned during those days he thought LeBron was coming.
So, while we won’t see Curry and James team up to chase rings this year, the NBA is still set for an absolute show. LeBron is out there trying to push the 76ers to the Finals, while Curry and his crew are battling it out for a playoff spot in the West. Get ready, because it’s going to be wild.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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