Warriors’ Steve Kerr reveals how close Golden State was to landing LeBron James

Warriors coach Steve Kerr disclosed how close the team came to signing LeBron James, revealing detailed negotiations.

01Summary

01Steve Kerr said the Golden State Warriors were 'very close' to landing LeBron James.
02The talks occurred before James joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018.
03Kerr noted that a deal fell through because of salary cap constraints and roster logistics.
04James ultimately signed a four-year, $154 million contract with the Lakers.
05The Warriors had won two of the previous three NBA championships at the time.

02Why it matters

This story matters for basketball fans as it highlights a pivotal 'what if' in NBA history that could have reshaped the league's balance of power and the Warriors dynasty.

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Warriors’ Steve Kerr reveals how close Golden State was to landing LeBron James

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