A video circulating on social media captured Kerr in traffic when a fan urged him to bring LeBron to Golden State. Kerr flashed a grin and replied with a joking nudge, suggesting the idea of landing James and telling viewers to share it on social media.
Meanwhile, Stephen Curry stepped forward with his own recruiting message. On Good Morning America, Curry highlighted what makes Golden State attractive to James, noting the Bay Area’s winning tradition, favorable climate, and general basketball compatibility between two players who spent years facing off in high-stakes games. Curry emphasized how James could finish his career the right way and indicated that James is weighing his options and will make a decision in due course. This marked Curry’s latest public and private outreach, including conversations with James during the free-agent period.
Golden State has left little unsaid in its recruitment push. Curry has spoken directly with James, and Draymond Green has shared that he used time together on a vacation to bring up the possibility, even joking on a recent podcast about how teams would benefit from such a pairing. The Warriors also strengthened Kerr’s staff by adding a former championship coach to support the pursuit, reinforcing the organization’s seriousness about pairing two of the defining players of this era.
Despite the Warriors’ aggressive approach, recent reporting suggests their chances remain long shots. Five teams were reportedly in consideration for James, with Cleveland, Miami, Philadelphia, Golden State, and Minnesota among the options. However, current reporting indicated focus had shifted toward Cleveland, Miami, and Philadelphia, with Cleveland viewed by some decision-makers as a likely landing spot.
In sum, Golden State has exhausted many recruiting avenues: public and private pitches from Curry, in-person lobbying by Green, and a viral moment from Kerr. The final decision now rests with James.
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