LeBron James' agent has revealed that the Golden State Warriors were the second team in running to sign the NBA star before he ultimately decided to join the Philadelphia 76ers.
Rich Paul, CEO of Klutch Sports, made the admission on an episode of Game Over with Paul and Max Kellerman. Paul confirmed that the decision came down to either the 76ers or the Warriors, with James choosing to play in Philadelphia.
The Warriors' failure to create a competitive roster was a major factor in James' decision, according to Paul. "This is why I said all that stuff was false, all the speculation. And at the end of the day, these guys are just doing their job," Paul said.
James' decision to join the 76ers is seen as a major coup for the team, which is looking to compete for a championship. The addition of James will give the 76ers a boost, particularly with his experience and ability to police the team.
The Warriors, meanwhile, are still looking to fill a void left by James. Stephen Curry, the team's star player, was reportedly eager to have James join the team. However, the front office's failure to create a competitive roster ultimately swung the pendulum in the 76ers' favor.
James' decision to join the 76ers is a significant blow to the Warriors, who were counting on him to join the team. However, the team is not giving up on the idea of adding a star player to their roster.
The NBA is abuzz with excitement over James' decision, and fans are eagerly awaiting the 76ers' first game with the star player on the roster. With James set to slot in as the starting power forward, the team is looking to make a deep run in the playoffs.
The Warriors, meanwhile, are looking to bounce back from the loss of James. The team's front office is expected to make a push to add a star player to the roster in the coming weeks.
Source: Yahoo Sports