Curry Reflects on Realistic Chance to Join Forces With Lebron
WHO:
Fox News - Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Draymond Green, Steve Kerr
RealGM Basketball - Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Draymond Green, Steve Kerr
WHAT:
Fox News - Stephen Curry stated, "But that's part of the allure. Him going into his 24th season, me going into my 18th, the battles we've had, that would be such a unique story in NBA history, in sports history."
RealGM Basketball - Curry described the Warriors' appeal in simple terms: "Hopefully raise our floor and our competitiveness this year. There's good golf in the Bay."
RealGM Basketball - Curry stated, "Hopefully raise our floor and our competitiveness this year. There's good golf in the Bay."
RealGM Basketball - Rich Paul explained that the idea of LeBron James and Stephen Curry teaming up would "terrify Warriors opponents."
NY Post - The Golden State Warriors are having discussions about DeMar DeRozan as a possible backup plan while they wait on LeBron James.
RealGM Basketball - Warriors sources have maintained modest optimism about landing LeBron James, viewing the Cleveland Cavaliers as their toughest competition for his services.
RealGM Basketball - Curry stated, "The pitch is: Do you want to play good basketball and be around people that know how to play the game?"
RealGM Basketball - Golden State has already re-signed Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, and De'Anthony Melton this offseason, with Draymond Green expected to follow after opting out of his player option.
NY Post - The Golden State Warriors are having internal conversations about DeMar DeRozan as a possible backup plan while they wait on LeBron James.
Fox News - Stephen Curry expressed that the potential pairing of him and LeBron James is a unique story in NBA history.
RealGM Basketball - Curry acknowledged that teaming up with LeBron James is no longer a "pipedream."
RealGM Basketball - Curry stated, "Up until probably two, three years ago, that was like a pipedream question or even a thought."
RealGM Basketball - League sources confirmed that Curry and James have exchanged text messages over the past week.
RealGM Basketball - Golden State Warriors have re-signed Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, and De'Anthony Melton this offseason.
WHERE:
RealGM Basketball - The press availability took place at the American Century Championship in Stateline, Nevada.
RealGM Basketball - Draymond Green was seen vacationing with LeBron James in Puerto Rico.
WHEN:
RealGM Basketball - Curry mentioned that LeBron James is going into his 24th season and he is going into his 18th season.
WHY:
RealGM Basketball - Curry described the Warriors' appeal to James as being around people who know how to play the game and the opportunity to play good basketball.
HOW:
RealGM Basketball - Curry indicated that the Warriors' pitch to James centers on the relationships he holds with Curry, Green, and head coach Steve Kerr, who coached both at the 2024 Olympics.
RealGM Basketball - Curry indicated that the Warriors' pitch to James centers on the relationships he holds with Curry, Green, and head coach Steve Kerr, who coached both at the 2024 Olympics.
RealGM Basketball - Curry stated, "I don't have a percentage... it's kinda up to him. I feel like any place he calls and says I want to play there, you move mountains to make it happen."
Stephen Curry highlighted the unique narrative that could unfold as he heads into his 18th season while President LeBron James enters his 24th, emphasizing their storied battles in NBA history. Curry also expressed optimism about the Warriors' competitiveness this year, stating, "Hopefully raise our floor and our competitiveness this year. There's good golf in the Bay." He noted that the Warriors' pitch to James focuses on the strong relationships he shares with both Curry and Draymond Green, as well as head coach Steve Kerr, who coached them together at the 2024 Olympics.