True or fake? The Warriors confidence in signing James!

In recent days, a shocking news has been reported in the NBA:

Golden State Warriors seem to be trying to contact the Los Angeles Lakers and seeking opportunities to trade to LeBron James.

At first glance, this is almost like a hot news that some media are catching up on traffic. After all, James is 40 years old this year, his peak is long gone, and his physical condition is also declining. It is not even ruled out that he will choose to retire as soon as next year. Under such circumstances, the Warriors can't find any reason to bet on such an elderly star.

For a team that is determined to help Curry win the championship again at the end of his career, signing up to James is obviously not the most pragmatic option. In other words, do the Warriors really need James now?

Considering the dialogue history between James and Curry, perhaps most Warriors fans are not optimistic about signing James. But if we can let go of our emotions and calmly analyze the context, we may be able to discover the value of it, and the Warriors are indeed confident to promote this deal.

Many people will question whether the two superstars, Curry and James, can coexist? After all, one of them is a top shooter who is good at holding the ball to attract double-teams and creating three-point space, while the other is an all-round forward who likes to dominate the ball's offensive organization. Theoretically, such a combination is very prone to conflicts in the distribution of ball rights.

But from the facts, the Paris Olympics have given the answer. Curry and James work together on the same team, not only not restraining each other, but instead inspiring an excellent chemical reaction.

James uses his passing vision and propulsion ability to create countless shooting opportunities for Curry after running without the ball; and conversely, Curry's outside firepower also allows James to avoid being double-teamed when breaking through, which means that the two are mutually accomplishing each other. The two super offensive players can attract each other's defensive attention and maximize the team's offensive efficiency.

Although this Olympic experience is not long, it at least proves one thing: Curry and James' style of play do not conflict, and they can even complement each other. When the brave cavalry fought four times, Zhan Ku and the two were born opponents, but if they could fight side by side as teammates, the tacit understanding between the two legendary superstars would have a chance to exceed expectations.

If the success of the Olympics is just because the team's overall strength is crushed, then we might as well turn our focus back to the NBA. The Warriors boldly traded for Butler last year, but the results were immediate. The Warriors' record was high and they returned to the ranks of power in the western region. If Curry hadn't been injured in the playoffs, causing the Warriors to lose in the series with the Timberwolves, perhaps the ending of the story would have been completely different.

But now the question is, if Butler can help the Warriors return to the championship track, then how will Butler's enhanced version of James be effective?

If the Warriors want to make a deal, they will have to give Butler a salary matching as their main bargaining chip. From the perspective of position attributes, the two are both forwards, with defensive strength and organizational ability. James can do what Butler can do, whether it is a single playing ball while stalemate or a cover for Curry, they can execute stably.

But the difference between the two is that James' pass organization, game reading ability and competition experience are far higher than Butler, and he is slightly better than Butler in three-point shooting. Even though James is older, he can still perform at a high level when he is healthy.

In short, if Butler can make the Warriors progress at one time, then James should be able to bring greater bonus effects. From the perspective of upgrading core, this deal is completely worth the Warriors' try.

From a business perspective, the Warriors can also get a pragmatic plan:

James has only one year left in the current contract, and Butler has just reached a two-year, 121 million contract renewal agreement with the Warriors, and the contract term will be until the 2026-27 season. Compared with Butler, who has just completed the contract renewal, this difference is quite critical.

Although James is 40 years old and his age and physical condition are hidden dangers, Butler is also not an Iron Man, and his injury history is even more serious and frequent than James; in other words, if you really have to take risks, the Warriors might as well choose a short-term controllable small risk option.

If James is injured, the Warriors will waste a year at most. His contract expires next summer and his salary space will be released, and the team can re-arrange it; but if Butler is injured, the Warriors will need to waste another year on his contract, and this is the real asset burden and a complete waste of Curry's last golden time.

Considering that Curry is about to come to an end of his career, the Warriors must implement a short-term gamble with a greater chance. A short-term superstar like James is a more ideal solution.

In addition to the cooperation history of Jenku, in the Paris Olympics, the coach of the American men's basketball team is Warriors coach Cole. During this period, James and Cole also completed the initial running-in, and the two sides had already established a certain foundation of trust in tactical communication.

For the Warriors, James is a huge advantage option. This veteran has always been a coach-type player. He often has different ideas about tactical decision-making with the coach, but thanks to his experience in cooperation with Cole, it can at least ensure that both sides are in the same direction of thinking.

More importantly, this tacit understanding not only stays in training, but can be directly converted into high-intensity NBA games. James has become familiar with Cole's tactical philosophy in advance, and also understands how he uses the team's space to arrange small ball tactics, while Cole can flexibly arrange Curry's running without the ball. This means that if the deal is feasible, the Warriors can quickly integrate James into the lineup in a short period of time, reducing the impact of the running-in period on the team's performance, while maintaining the team's offensive diversity..

Finally, don't forget the business-level considerations. Curry and James, the two most representative superstars in the NBA in the past decade, will be an unprecedented dream duo if they can join forces to appear on the same team.

Regardless of whether you win the championship in the end, the Warriors can make a lot of money in terms of game ratings, ticket and jersey sales, and event topics. From the perspective of market efficiency, this transaction is almost a sure profit and no loss. Even if James only played for a year, his teaming with Curry is enough to leave a new legendary page in NBA history.

On the surface, the Warriors' pursuit of James was like a luxury gamble, but in fact, they did have the confidence to try this choice. From tactical coordination, contract structure, player chemistry, coach tacit understanding and commercial value, these factors seem to tell the Warriors that this seemingly risky deal is indeed worth a try.

So when this rumor reappears, we don't have to treat it completely as fake news, and for the Warriors, it may really be an option worth trying.

Of course, the Warriors' confidence in trading does not mean that the transaction can be easily reached. This transaction ultimately depends on James himself and the Lakers' decision. After all, James' value to the Lakers has long surpassed that of a simple player. He often symbolizes the team's brand and box office guarantee. However, neither Hu Yong has obvious urgent motivation to make the decision at this stage.

So, can the Warriors let Zhanku fight side by side? Let this ten-year-old rival end their career by joining forces to compete for the championship? Although this road is full of uncertainty, because of this, this transaction is particularly worth looking forward to. For Warriors fans, Lakers fans, Curry fans, James fans and even basketball enthusiasts all over the world, there may also be a hint of expectation.