LeBron James nearly joined the Golden State Warriors before signing with the Sixers, with Warriors brass—led by Joe Lacob—making a bold pitch in early July, even getting Steph Curry to personally endorse the move. They highlighted the Hall of Fame potential of a LeBron-Curry duo, the veteran energy, salary flexibility via the mid-level exception, and proximity to LeBron’s family still based in L.A. But despite LeBron exploring travel logistics between the Bay and SoCal, the Warriors never felt competitive in the final weeks. Notably, LeBron never spoke with head coach Steve Kerr, and Warriors insiders sensed no momentum toward a deal. Ultimately, he chose Philly, where the Sixers’ new roster—featuring Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and VJ Edgecombe—offers a stronger shot at that elusive fifth championship than the playoff-less Warriors could.
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