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Rashad McCants critiques LeBron James for choosing 76ers over Warriors

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 7:42 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Rashad McCants critiques LeBron James for choosing 76ers over Warriors

Summary

Former NBA player Rashad McCants criticized LeBron James for opting to join the Philadelphia 76ers instead of the Golden State Warriors. McCants referred to James' decision as taking a 'safe place,' citing the media scrutiny he would face if he had joined the Warriors, a team James has faced in multiple NBA Finals. Draymond Green, an established Warrior, acknowledged the possibility of James moving to Golden State earlier this offseason. James also considered the New York Knicks but felt the media narrative would have been overwhelming. He is now set to play with stars like Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey in Philadelphia.

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By the Numbers

•McCants called James' decision a move to a 'safe place.'
•James faced the Warriors in four consecutive NBA Finals from 2015-2018.
•Draymond Green confirmed James considered joining the Warriors.
•James also expressed interest in the New York Knicks.
•He will play alongside 76ers stars like Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.

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7:42 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-NBA player grills LeBron James for picking ‘safe place’ 76ers over Warriors

What they're saying

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A former NBA player has called out LeBron James for picking the Philadelphia 76ers over the Golden State Warriors, a team that he has had some intense battles with. During his time playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James carried the franchise to four consecutive NBA Finals from 2015 to 2018.
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