Draymond Green believes LeBron James ignored the Warriors because of their past rivalry
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Key Points:
- Draymond Green has long attempted to recruit LeBron James to join the Golden State Warriors, which would have been a historic signing given their past rivalry and the presence of Stephen Curry and Green on the team.
- LeBron James ultimately chose to join the Philadelphia 76ers, forming a strong starting lineup with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, and VJ Edgecombe, positioning them as title contenders for the 2026-27 season.
- Green believes that LeBron's decision was heavily influenced by their intense rivalry from 2015 to 2018, during which the Warriors and LeBron-led Cavaliers met in four NBA Finals, with LeBron winning only once.
- According to Green, LeBron may have been concerned about public perception and criticism if he joined the Warriors, particularly regarding teaming up with Stephen Curry, which contributed to his decision to avoid signing with Golden State.
- The Warriors now face the challenge of moving forward without LeBron, as their core players age and their championship window narrows.
