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Golden State Warriors star forward Draymond Green appears to be making a positive impact in tempting LeBron James to take his talents to San Francisco in free agency.
A July 13 article from ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel reported that Green’s recent conversations with James, which took place while the two close friends were vacationing in Puerto Rico together, “have left [James] giving even stronger consideration to the idea than before.”
LeBron James and Draymond Green were vacationing in Puerto Rico together, as the latter reportedly made a face-to-face pitch to join Golden State. Getty Images
The report adds that Green was constantly pitching the Warriors to James during the vacation, selling him on the storyline of finishing his career by winning a championship alongside Stephen Curry. What’s more, Green was selling the idea that regardless of whether they won another NBA title, the 22-time All-Star would surely be able to enjoy his final few NBA season in Golden State.
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It has been reported that Curry and James have been in contact as well. The sources Siegel spoke with didn’t confirm whether Curry and James spoke directly when the latter was in Puerto Rico with Green, but he said, “it’s not crazy to believe Green and LeBron spoke with Steph” during the trip.
Green reportedly told James he could cap off his career by winning a championship alongside Stephen Curry (left). NBAE via Getty Images
The Warriors have always been seen as one of several favorites to land James in free agency this offseason. Now Green’s face-to-face recruiting pitch to the future Hall of Famer appears to have increased their chances of actually signing him.
It’s also worth noting that the Warriors just hired Frank Vogel to be their associate head coach under Steve Kerr. Vogel was the Lakers’ head coach from 2019 to 2022, including when they beat the Miami Heat in the 2020 NBA Finals.
James has yet to select a team after his shocking decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. AP
Green and the Warriors appear to be making their push at the perfect time, as James’ decision seems imminent. Getty Images
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