The Lakers reportedly laughed off the Warriors’ inquiry about trading for LeBron James last year.
Unexpected Olympic Magic
When the 2024 Paris Olympics rolled around, fans were treated to a rare sight: LeBron James and Stephen Curry playing together. It was like watching basketball magic unfold on the court. Recently, Michael Wilbon from ESPN suggested that the Warriors should reconsider their previous trade attempt. He believes that teaming up could give both players a great shot at winning another championship due to their undeniable chemistry.
Kendrick Perkins Weighs In
On Tuesday, Kendrick Perkins, who once played alongside James, made waves by hinting that if LeBron ever wanted out of LA, the Lakers might just entertain offers. He even supported the idea of Golden State making a move for him.
“My sources tell me that if LeBron James at any point comes out and says that he wants to be traded or he wants to entertain it, that they’re going to entertain it.” – Kendrick Perkins
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Fans would love to see these two legends team up!
Warriors on the Hunt
Just hours before Perkins’ comments, Shams Charania reported that Golden State was actively searching for a star player to complement Curry. Could this mean LeBron?
But let’s pause here for a second โ is this really what we want?
The Case Against Trading for LeBron
Golden State should tread carefully with such a trade. First off, acquiring LeBron’s hefty $48.7M salary would force them to part with several key players just to balance the books. This could severely weaken their squad depth which has been crucial in their current season success.
Moreover, any deal would likely involve giving up promising talents like Jonathan Kuminga or Brandin Podziemski. And even then, there’s no guarantee of playoff glory; the Western Conference is fiercely competitive right now with teams like Thunder and Mavericks posing serious threats.
Instead of chasing dreams with high risks involved in getting James and Curry together on one team (as amazing as it sounds), perhaps targeting solid options like Cameron Johnson or Marcus Smart would be wiser moves without sacrificing future potential nor depth!
