Recently, BD Cricket reported a wave of trade rumors surrounding LeBron James. In a bold move, Draymond Green reportedly texted Rich Paul, LeBron’s agent, urging him to convince James to join the Golden State Warriors in pursuit of a shared fifth championship. Not long after, Warriors owner Joe Lacob reached out to Lakers owner Jeanie Buss to inquire whether LeBron was available via trade, expressing willingness to pay a high price.
Lacob’s vision was clear: create a superstar duo of LeBron James and Stephen Curry, aiming for this season’s or next year’s title. However, ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins advised LeBron to stay in Los Angeles. With the current Lakers roster, along with Anthony Davis anchoring the paint and potential superstar additions in the offseason, the Lakers arguably offer a better path to a title than teams like the Warriors or Knicks.
Some fans agree, calling on LeBron not to leave L.A.—or at the very least, not to join Golden State. They fear a repeat of the Kevin Durant saga, where KD’s move to the Warriors brought rings but severely damaged his legacy in the eyes of many. To these fans, a LeBron-to-Warriors deal would mirror that controversial chapter.
BD Cricket analysts suggest this may all be a strategic play by the Warriors. Many believe the real reason for pursuing LeBron isn’t just to win a title—but to elevate Stephen Curry’s historical standing. Over the past few seasons, Warriors fans and media have pushed the narrative that Curry is the greatest player in NBA history, even above legends like LeBron James and Michael Jordan.
That view, however, remains highly contested. LeBron’s résumé—four championships, four Finals MVPs, four league MVPs, and countless all-time records—makes him a strong candidate for the GOAT title. For Curry to surpass LeBron in legacy, many argue he’d need to outshine him both in accolades and impact. But if LeBron were to join the Warriors—especially a team that defeated him multiple times—it could diminish his own legacy.
BD Cricket’s breakdown suggests that should LeBron join Curry, fans might claim he “took the easy road” for his fifth ring, tainting his historical standing. In that case, Curry’s reputation would rise as LeBron’s would fall, tipping the scales of legacy. Lacob himself once said he wants to help Curry become the greatest player of all time—a dream that likely won’t happen unless LeBron, his biggest rival, is somehow neutralized.
To some, this potential trade is no coincidence—it’s a calculated chess move. By recruiting LeBron to serve as Curry’s sidekick, the Warriors might achieve more than just another title—they could rewrite the legacy hierarchy. As BD Cricket notes, if LeBron wins another championship only by joining the team that repeatedly beat him, many will argue he no longer deserves a seat at the GOAT table.