Fact Check- Is LeBron James joining Golden State Warriors? Taking a closer look at the rumors
LeBron James has been rumored to join the Golden State Warriors. The rumors gained traction when James and Draymond Green were spotted together in France.
Green recently declined his player option with the Warriors and became a free agent. As per NBA insider Brian Windhorst, the Warriors remain confident of re-signing him.
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Green reportedly opted out of the final year of his contract with the Warriors.
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Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. spoke about the situation:
“I will say it, I think Steve (Kerr) has said it, I’ll reiterate, 'We really want Draymond back.' What he means to this organization and this team in terms of trying to win at the highest level, we feel like we have to have him. So that’s very important.”
If Draymond is indeed going to stick with the Warriors, the question remains whether LeBron James could be headed to Golden State.
Last offseason, James agreed to a two-year contract extension with the LA Lakers. The deal gives him $47.6 million in Year 1 and $51.4 million if he opts in to his player option. If not, James would be a free agent in the summer of 2024. For now, James would have to ask for a trade if he wants to join the Golden State Warriors. His other option is to retire.
While James did hint at retirement, it seems unlikely that he will do so. It's even more unlikely that he will join the Golden State Warriors.
Green and James share a friendship off the court. They also happen to be Klutch clients, which brings them even closer.
However, the rumors of LeBron James potentially joining his arch-rival Steph Curry seem absurd. While James has expressed his interest in playing alongside Steph, it is unlikely to happen.
During his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers, James reportedly said on multiple occasions to his teammates that he would never play for the Warriors.
Did Draymond Green invest in LeBron James' Tequilla Lobos 1707?
Draymond Green has an extremely high net worth. Green reportedly said that he wants to be a billionaire by age 40. His net worth is reported to be $50M but is probably higher. He has several investments, which help him grow his money, one of those being Lobos 1707.
LeBron James and Dia Simms launched Lobos 1707 in 2020. It literally translates to “wolves” and calls to “celebrate the strength of the pack.”
Lobos is a premium brand in a niche market. LeBron has been successful in recruiting athletes to invest in his brand, one of them being Draymond Green.
4) Lobos 1707 Tequila
In 2020, Draymond made an investment in the Italian tequila brand.
He invested alongside:
• Lebron James
• Anthony Davis
• Arnold Schwarzenegger
Green invested in the company because of the taste, core company values, and diverse leadership.
The two have a strong relationship and will likely continue to work together for the foreseeable future.