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LeBron James is suddently embroiled in trade rumors after hinting retirement on Monday's postgame news conference following the LA Lakers elimination from the playoffs. One of the teams linked to James is the Golden State Warrior,s and fans are divided on the possibility of "The King" teaming up Steph Curry and Co..
The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor first floated the idea due to Draymond Green's friendship with James. O'Connor also noted that the LA Lakers superstar made it public last year that he wants to play with Green and Curry if given the chance.
Nick Wright of Fox Sports followed it up with a trade proposal that would send James to the Bay Area. The Lakers would acquire Jordan Poole, Jordan Kuminga and Moses Moody.
"The Warriors starting lineup would be Steph, Klay, LeBron, Draymond and Looney, with Wiggins and GP2 off the bench," Wright said. "That team wins the title."
Fans on social media quickly reacted to the possibility of a historic team up between LeBron James and his former rivals. James would have an easier time, as he won't have to carry the load on both ends.
Steph Curry and Klay Thompson stretches the opposing defense, while Draymond Green takes care of the the defense, and Kevon Looney focuses on rebounds. Nevertheless, it leaves NBA fans split on the ideo of James playing for the Golden State Warriors.
One fan said:
"James to Warriors would be okay. I could actually start liking LeBron."
Here are other reactions favoring James' move to Golden State:
On the other hand, some fans are also against it because it would create a superteam that could win at least one NBA championship. Adding James would certainly extend the title window of the trio of Curry, Thompson and Green.
LeBron James retirement remarks influenced by Carmelo Anthony
Sources within LeBron James' camp are not worried about his retirement hints on Monday's press conference, as per Sam Amick of The Athletic. It was noted that James' remarks were heavily influenced by Carmelo Anthony, who announced his retirement earlier that day.
James and Anthony are close friends, entering the league at the same time in 2003. They first struck up a friendship when they were both high school phenoms for St. Vincent-St. Mary and Oak Hill Academy, respectively.
While retirement is on the table for James, as per TNT's Chris Haynes, there are a lot of factors going into his decision. One of his goals is to play with his son Bronny in the NBA. He also has almost $100 million left in his contract with the LA Lakers, and that's a lot of money to walk out from.
Guess the Lakers players!
