‘Last Ride’: Bay Area Desperately Calls for Stephen Curry-LeBron James Team Up Despite Warriors Star’s Viral Remark

When Team USA won gold at the Paris Olympics, it not only proved that they are the best basketball team in the world, but it also showed that Stephen Curry and LeBron James work well as teammates. Soon, speculation began that the two superstars were teaming up to make the same impact in the NBA. Unfortunately, Steph crushed every fan’s dream in a recent interview, claiming that he would “probably not” put up with LBJ. But a healthy moment between the two legends on Christmas Day has given Bay Area fans hope again.

Well, as Steph warmed up on the court ahead of the Christmas Day meeting against the Lakers, LeBron took to the hardwood and hilariously tried to block the Baby-Faced Assassin’s shot. Being the sharpshooter that he is, Curry made the basket anyway. The two superstars laughed and hugged each other like best friends.

Sure enough, their heartwarming interaction led to Dub Nation calling for them to team up as comments like “Let them play together. Is all I ask, last turn” and “Get Bron on the Warriors, these two need to play a whole season together” began to pour in.

As it turns out, the fans’ wish came very close to coming true last season when the Warriors showed strong interest in pursuing LeBron, and trade discussions even reached the point where there were talks between Joe Lacob and Jeanie Buss. Furthermore, Draymond Green also reportedly pushed his team to acquire the four-time champion. So what went wrong?

Well, it is believed that LBJ’s agent and longtime friend Rich Paul “vehemently opposed the idea” feared the damage it would cause to his client’s image. According to veteran insider Marc Stein, “Sources say Paul pleaded with both teams to scrap the concept … largely because he wanted to insulate James from potential backlash over switching teams for the fourth time in his career.” Whatever the reason, the deal never happened and it has left fans wanting more.

Dub Nation ready to offer their young core in exchange for the LeBron James-Stephen Curry team

With both superstars past their prime, it’s clear they don’t have many years left in the league. And fans desperately want to see them play together again before either of them decides to hang up his boots. However, Steph is unlikely to leave the Warriors because he recently inked a $62.5 million deal to extend his stay through 2027. So the only likely way for the team to make that happen might be by LBJ joins the Warriors.

Sure, fans get it, as one netizen wrote, “These two should end up on Warriors together #DubNation” while another said, “Lea just let them play man, we need it.” Well, the league has nothing to do with the decision. It depends on LeBron and Steph and their respective franchises. Right now, James is tied to the Lakers for two more years because of his $101.3 million extension. But if he wants to go with Steph, he can demand a trade and make it happen.

Meanwhile, Dub Nation is ready to give up all of their key assets to see LeBron and Steph play together one more time, “Bro @warriors thanks. Make the deal. @Lakers we got Kuminga, Podz, Trayce, Wiggins, Moody and some picks. What do you want?” Yes, the Warriors are desperate for a star to pair with Steph, which was evident from their pursuit of Lauri Markkanen and Cam Johnson. And reports suggest they are finally open to shopping away their young core to make it happen. It could certainly intrigue Rob Pelinka for a potential LBJ trade if the Warriors offer a viable package that helps the Lakers build their future. So the ball might be in LeBron and Steph’s court to decide if they want to fulfill Dub Nation’s wish by finally teaming up like they did in the Olympics.