ESPN analysts element how, the place Steph, LeBron might group up in NBA initially appeared on NBC Sports activities Bay Space
Although they have been rivals for a decade now, Steph Curry and LeBron James undoubtedly have been enjoyable to observe as teammates for as soon as throughout Crew USA’s run to Olympic gold.
Because of this, lots have speculated about the potential for the 2 legends teaming up within the NBA. Granted, it is moderately unlikely, given the ages of Curry (36) and James (39) and the financial constraints that will come up.
However in the midst of the NBA offseason with little else to debate, it is nonetheless enjoyable to marvel a couple of world the place they spent a full season collectively — properly, perhaps so long as it is in Golden State.
On Tuesday, the “NBA Right now” crew analyzed the feasibility of a Curry-James merger, providing perception into the place, when, and the way it might happen.
ESPN’s NBA entrance workplace insider Bobby Marks pointed to the 2026 offseason as a probable time for the alliance; each Curry and James are set to have their present contracts expire that summer time.
Nonetheless, James can be 41 by then, and this situation would require him to play a minimum of three extra seasons. So maybe a sooner timeline can be needed.
“LeBron James signed a two-year contract this offseason, and with that contract, there is a participant possibility there,” Marks talked about. “He can develop into a free agent as soon as once more subsequent offseason and decide his group that he would wish to go to.
“After all, that comes with in all probability leaving $50 million on the desk to go to a group like Golden State and be a part of Steph Curry.”
That is the logistical aspect of issues coated, however the place wouldn’t it occur?
Panelist Andraya Carter proclaimed the Los Angeles Lakers because the probably vacation spot for this collaboration.
“I do know Steph Curry desires to complete his profession as a Warrior,” Carter acknowledged, “however for me, what a stupendous ending it could be for him to go to LA [and] deliver a championship with LeBron to the storied group and franchise that’s the Lakers.”
Carter additionally cited the prevalence of the Lakers’ supporting forged round James as reasoning for why Los Angeles makes extra sense, although she did add that she does not care the place they group up due to how entertaining it could be.
Analyst Tim Legler, however, sided with Golden State because the extra affordable setting.
“The chemistry is there personally … however their video games additionally align,” Legler defined. “If it occurs, I believe it needs to be in Golden State.
“I believe Steph Curry desires to be that man that wears one uniform his complete profession, however he would like to welcome in that type of expertise to offer him an opportunity to remain aggressive at this stage.”
In the meantime, longtime Warriors antagonist Kendrick Perkins supplied a special risk — one that might come prior to many would possibly assume. He declared that the Lakers and Warriors might discover commerce prospects revolving round James or Curry as quickly because the 2024-25 NBA season.
Marks had an identical take, asserting that Curry and James cannot win one other NBA title alone; teaming up can be their solely path to a fifth Finals victory for each.
Once more, none of those ideas are significantly possible, so take them with a grain of salt. However after the Olympics, a Curry-James partnership may be as doubtless now as ever.
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