Draymond Green Reveals What Really Kept LeBron James Away From Golden State
Summary
LeBron James signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers instead of joining the Golden State Warriors. Draymond Green said LeBron did not join the Warriors because of the rivalry and history between them, fearing critics would say he took an easy path by teaming up with Steph Curry.Key Facts
- LeBron James signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers on July 24.
- Before signing, the main teams expected to sign him were Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, or Golden State Warriors.
- LeBron is close friends with Warriors players Steph Curry and Draymond Green.
- LeBron and the Warriors had a strong rivalry, meeting in four NBA Finals from 2015 to 2018.
- The Warriors won three of those Finals, with Cleveland winning only in 2016.
- On Draymond Green’s show, he said LeBron feared backlash for joining the Warriors.
- LeBron and Curry played together on the USA basketball team in the 2024 Olympics and played well together.
- LeBron’s choice to join Philadelphia likely considered the impact on his legacy and fan views.
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