Warriors pitch to LeBron James revealed, and it’s not that good

If the Golden State Warriors end up with LeBron James, there would be a lot that has to go on for both sides. 

Ultimately, James would have to take a cheap contract, the Warriors would have to guarantee that he's going to be one of the faces of the franchise on the court, and he has to feel like he has a chance to win, unless he truly just wants to play with his friends toward the back end of his career, which I can't necessarily say that he hasn't deserved. 

James, who doesn't have anything left to prove in this game, could have retired 10 years ago and been one of the greatest to ever step on the court, has some tough decisions to make this offseason. 

If he wants to play with the Warriors, he has every right to do so, but Golden State has to hope its pitch is strong enough to entice him. According to the latest report, the Warriors have a pretty solid pitch, and it has everything to do with being friends with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.

“The first part of the pitch is … everyone keeps mentioning happiness. Happiness is wine dinners with friends your age, golf trips and the relaxation that the Warriors environment provides,” Anthony Slater wrote. “That’s what the Warriors would say. ‘Come play with your friends, come to a relaxing environment, try to win some games.’

“But as far as the basketball side of it … I would just say this, the Warriors want LeBron James. And they want him at a bargain, which is what he would come at considering the money tool they have. The question is what else will it cost to lure LeBron James?”

Outside of Green and Curry, the Warriors don't have a whole lot more to offer in terms of players. It isn't exactly like guys are lining up to play with Brandin Podziemski or some of the other young players the Warriors have. 

However, Golden State is a great organization in a great city, and its history suggests it can win when it brings in the right talent. 

Curry and James, even at the stages of their careers, would be an exciting duo to watch, and perhaps one that can get Golden State back over the top once again.

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