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The Warriors tried to recruit LeBron James at the last deadline, but faced a clear refusal from the Lakers. Present at the All-Star Game this Sunday, the King was very honest about the rumor.
Will LeBron James play alongside Stephen Curry on the Warriors? Some are asking the question after the latest rumors of the deadline.
Golden State tried its luck to shake up its second half of the season, but Rob Pelinka made it clear for his part that the King was not available. Not as long as the Angelinos want to win the championship.
On the other hand, the rumor should come back to the forefront this summer, when James will have a choice to make: accept his player option and stay with the Lakers, or refuse it and become a free agent.
According to journalist Zach Lowe, it is certain that the Dubs will try a new offensive this summer to associate James with Curry. It remains to be seen whether the Chosen One is interested.
LeBron James discusses Warriors rumor
Absent Friday and Saturday from All-Star Weekend, James arrived this Sunday to speak to the media and obviously play in the All-Star Game, where he only played 14 minutes.
On the set of NBA on TNT, LeBron confirms that he never knew of the discussions between Lakers and Warriors. It must be said that it didn’t go very far.
LeBron James : “It didn’t go very far. I heard the rumor when everyone else heard about it.
Charles has been in this league, Kenny and Shaq too, sometimes there are discussions that go on behind the scenes that you don’t know about.
And if it gets serious, they’ll come talk to you about it. But no one warned me. »
James was therefore unaware of the Warriors’ interest. We imagine that it doesn’t change much, he who confirmed his wish to end his career in the City of Angels.
That shouldn’t stop the Dubs from trying a new approach this summer.
LeBron James affirms it: he was not aware of the Golden State rumor. And even if he must enjoy it, he wants to stay with the Lakers and have a chance to win another title. The King’s potential suitors have been warned.
