Every year, a LeBron James to the Warriors trade is suggested. This year, it’s particularly ridiculous.
James reportedly played the season’s final three months with a torn tendon in his foot. Anyone who watched him in the playoffs could see his left foot causing him problems. James even wore a 2005 edition of his signature Nike shoes — the LeBron II — in the Lakers’ series against the Warriors, as it undoubtedly provided more support and protection than the minimalist LeBron 20 sneakers Nike designed for him this past season.
And while I think James will play next season, I doubt his campaign starts in October — it might not even happen in 2023. After all, that foot could require surgery — the first known major surgery of James’ career. What that means for the remainder of his playing days is anyone’s guess, but you’d be a fool to think he’ll be a better, more athletic player moving forward. James is still a great player, but his best basketball is behind him and moving away at a jaw-dropping pace.
Yes, it’s understandable to think the Dubs should align the roster Steph Curry’s prime, but adding James — even at his best and healthiest — won’t solve the Warriors’ issues that saw them fall to the Lakers in the second round of the playoffs this year. Golden State Warriors’ Jordan Poole looks at an NBA official after taking a tumbler after going for a lay up against Los Angeles Lakers’ Anthony Davis during the third quarter of Game 6 of the NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal playoffs at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif., on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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