The Case for LeBron on the Warriors Is Actually Real

The Lakers just got swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder, and LeBron James is a free agent. So… what if the Golden State Warriors actually made a run at him? We're not joking. This is the hottest debate of the NBA offseason and we're getting into all of it. The hosts break down why bringing LeBron to Golden State makes more sense than most Warriors fans want to admit. At 41 years old, LeBron averaged 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists on 51% shooting — and he went off in the playoffs against one of the best teams in the league. He'd immediately be the second-best player on this roster next to Steph Curry. That's not nothing. The real question is what it would cost to get him there, and whether the Warriors' salary situation — and Steph's next contract decision — even makes it possible. Then the conversation shifts to Steph Curry's upcoming extension and whether he'll do what Tom Brady always did: take slightly less to build a better team around him. One host says he'll be disappointed if Steph takes the full max. That's a bold take — and it sparks a real debate. Topics discussed include: LeBron's playoff stats against OKC and why he's still a top player Why the Warriors have zero reason to scoff at adding LeBron The Draymond vs. LeBron question: who do you keep? Whether Steph Curry would take a pay cut to make it happen The Tom Brady comparison and what it means for team-building Where LeBron is likely headed (Lakers run it back? Miami? Cleveland?) The Jimmy Butler situation and how it affects the Warriors' offseason What do YOU think — should the Warriors make a run at LeBron James this summer? Drop it in the comments. 0:00 – Lakers Swept, LeBron Is a Free Agent 1:17 – Should the Warriors Go Get LeBron? 3:36 – The Real Argument Against Bringing LeBron 6:19 – The Jimmy Butler Factor 7:15 – Would Steph Curry Take a Pay Cut? Download the Audacy app to never miss any of your favorite 957 The Game content: https://go.audacy.com/y-listen-live-957thegame Listen live: https://www.audacy.com/957thegame/listen Visit our website: https://www.957thegame.com Subscribe on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/957thegame Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/957thegame Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/957thegame Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/957thegame/ Join our Newsletter: https://www.audacy.com/957thegame/join-our-clubs/mvp-club