The Golden State Warriors are reportedly trying to build the oldest super team in the history of the NBA. The Warriors are after both LeBron James and Anthony Davis this summer, and their grand plan is already in motion.
How it Could Work Out
Draymond Green opted out of his $27.7 million player option on Monday, but he’s not going anywhere. Green will end up back in Golden State on a multi-year deal, but the opt out gives Golden State more flexibility to chase James and Davis, as ESPN insider Shams Charania reported.
A large part of this comes down to what LeBron wants. James has been comfortable playing for the Lakers, and could easily spend his final season with the team before riding off into the sunset. I’ve been pushing the idea of LeBron returning to Cleveland, which feels like the perfect setting for his retirement tour. I see the appeal of going to the Warriors, too. LeBron had a great experience playing with Steph Curry at the Paris Olympics, he’s spent most of his career trying to team up with other great players, and Golden State would probably give him the best chance of actually competing for a championship in his final season.
Would Golden State actually be a contender if they pull this off? They just seem way too old and too injury prone to make it through an 82-game regular season and then four playoff series.
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