Joe Lacob discusses missed trade that could have brought LeBron James to Warriors

Joe Lacob, the owner of the Golden State Warriors, confirmed that team management explored a trade for Jaylen Brown prior to his acquisition by the Philadelphia 76ers. Lacob stated that general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. had discussions with the Boston Celtics, but Golden State opted not to meet Boston's asking price of four first-round picks. The failure to secure Brown is viewed as a significant decision, impacting the Warriors' chances of pairing Stephen Curry with LeBron James, who later signed with the 76ers. Lacob expressed that the Celtics aggressively tested the market for Brown's value, leading to their eventual trade with Philadelphia.

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