California Basketball Icon's 'Lingering' Health Issues May Have Played A Role In LeBron James' Decision: 'So You Join The Sixers?'

Before LeBron James made his decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers, the NBA offseason was frozen in time, waiting for The King to make his choice. One of those teams that was stuck waiting for the decision was California’s Golden State Warriors. Led by an all-time great point guard, Stephen Curry. Curry and James have a lot of history together, and many thought it would be enough to lure James to the Bay Area. Yet there was allegedly one factor that came into play that ruined those plans.

A recent rumor has been circulating online that Stephen Curry’s “Lingering” knee issues may have played a major role in LeBron James deciding to take this talent elsewhere. LeBron’s concern with staying in California to play for the Golden State Warriors seems to stem from the number of games he would have to play for the franchise. Curry isn’t getting any younger and has recently been plagued with nagging injury after nagging injury.

Social Media Reacts To NBA Star LeBron James’ Latest California Drama

Steph Curry lingering knee issue could have prevented LeBron James from signing with the Warriors, per @ThompsonScribe

“He’s like ‘how many games am I gonna have to play for y’all? Like what happens if I need two weeks off?.’”

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On top of that, Jimmy Butler is also known to be injury-prone, with an aging Draymond Green rounding out the starting lineup. LeBron James picking to suit up for the 76ers appears to be him trying to chase one last championship. With VJ Edgecombe, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, and Joel Embiid by his side, that dream is very well achievable. Maybe even more so than if he teamed up with the greatest shooter of all time, Stephen Curry.

Social media users also had a lot on their minds regarding this news, as many would rush to leave behind their own thoughts via X. “Maybe the real issue was Curry needing more help,” said one. Another pointed out, “But chose to play with Embiid, who is never healthy.” Someone else then stated, “Brother, we know it was just a bad look to go to your rival.” Finally, one last person’s comment also read, “So you join the Sixers?”

At the end of the day, LeBron James’s decision to take his talents out of the state of California may come as a surprise to some sports fans. However, LeBron has never been shy about wanting to win, and Philadelphia may have a good shot at winning it all. It will be very interesting to see how that situation plays out with the NBA season approaching quickly. It is sure to be another great season of professional basketball.