The Los Angeles Lakers have a massive location advantage over the Golden State Warriors in signing LeBron James in free agency this summer. James chose LA in 2018. He has spent eight years with the franchise and is building a massive complex to stay long after his playing days are over. King James is where he wants to be, and even Draymond Green knows that. The Warriors star had this to say about LeBron leaving the Lakers.
“I don’t think it is a matter of if he goes to another team or not. I think it’s a matter of if he continues playing or not. I don’t foresee it like he’s going to Phoenix or he’s going to Golden State. I don’t foresee that. I could be wrong. I don’t know any more than anyone else knows, but I think the happiness that living in the city of Los Angeles brings him is well documented. We’ve all seen this huge compound that he’s building in the city of Los Angeles.”
Green continued by noting that LeBron has won a title in LA, built his business there, and can golf every single day. This is clearly where the GOAT wants to be, which makes this an easy decision for the Lakers.
Even Draymond Green knows LeBron James wants to stay with the Lakers
The Warriors' pitch to LeBron will include his family. They know how important that is to him, but James has that in Los Angeles. Any team that signs LeBron away would have to trade for Bronny James. LBJ loves playing with his son, which is another reason to stay with the Lakers.
King James doesn’t want to leave. Rich Paul said he hasn’t talked to LeBron on the Pat McAfee Show on Friday. The high-powered agent called all the talk around the situation not true, but did say 10-12 teams have reached out to him about James.
Fans can bet the Warriors are one of them. Golden State wants to contend in Stephen Curry’s final years. LeBron is still a star, but the Dubs can’t compete with being in Los Angeles.
The Warriors would only be able to offer the non-taxpayer mid-level exception to LeBron in free agency. King James won’t be on a max contract, but the Lakers can offer more money to pair with staying in Los Angeles. Getting LeBron on a one-year contract worth $20 million is the ultimate win for the Lakers. King James gets to stay in LA and continue playing with his son. It is a win-win-win.
Draymond Green knows exactly how much King James wants to be in Los Angeles. They are friends off the court. LeBron has spent eight years with the Lakers. He chose to come here. King James led the purple and gold to the title in 2020. He is building a massive complex and has his business here. This is LeBron’s current and future home.
LeBron James wants to stay, and it is on the Los Angeles Lakers to work out a contract that makes sense. The franchise wants to upgrade their roster around Luka Doncic this summer. LeBron will have to figure out his fit, but fans know King James can play any role his team needs.
The Lakers' biggest edge is Los Angeles. Draymond doesn’t see LeBron switching teams, so fans shouldn’t either. Expect the GOAT to be wearing purple and gold next season. All that is left is to figure out the contract.
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