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Draymond Green pitches LeBron James to join Warriors on podcast

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 10:54 PM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Draymond Green pitches LeBron James to join Warriors on podcast

Summary

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green discussed his recruiting pitch to LeBron James during a podcast on July 12, 2026. Green recently spent time with James and took the opportunity to express his desire for James to join the Warriors next season. He indicated that James has not yet made a decision about his future club. The conversation touches on James's previous teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat as potential options. Green hopes his pitch will make James consider the opportunity to play together.

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Key Details

•Draymond Green detailed his recruiting pitch to LeBron James.
•Green hopes to play alongside James next season.
•James is exploring options after announcing his departure from the Lakers.
•Green feels his words may influence James's decision-making.
•James has been linked to multiple teams including the Cavaliers and Heat.

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10:54 PMYahoo Sports — Warriors forward Green details LeBron recruiting pitch

What they're saying

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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green detailed his recruiting pitch to LeBron James on his podcast on Sunday, hoping to play alongside the NBA all-time scoring leader next season.Green spent time with James recently, and said he took the chance to make his move on luring James to Golden State.
— Yahoo Sports

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