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$4,807,984 Rich Lebron James’ Ex-teammates Get Major Update on Potential Reunion With “Splash Brothers”

Published 09/14/2023, 12:55 PM EDT

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After an unsuccessful last season, the Golden State Warriors are looking forward to adding more depth to their roster. In an effort to do so, the Warriors have started hosting workouts for the NBA veterans. Currently, they’ve 13 players signed, leaving two spots empty.

The Dubs Nation recently invited a few players for workouts and pickup games at the Chase Center to add a few more experienced players to the roster. Among these were LeBron James‘ $4,807,984 rich ex-teammates and former Warrior stars. Could this turn into a potential reunion with the “Splash Brothers”?

LeBron James’ ex-teammates workout with the Warriors

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According to a recent report from Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Golden State Warriors have continued free-agent veteran workouts. The list includes notable names – Kent Bazemore, Juan Toscano-Anderson, Dewayne Dedmon, Will Barton, Jaylen Nowell, Stanley Johnson, and Derrick Favors. A few of them were also previously associated with the franchise.

Juan Toscano-Anderson was a part of the title team in the 2021-22 season. The Oakland native averaged 4.1 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists over 13.1 minutes per game. After being declined a qualifying offer, the 30-year-old inked a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers but was soon traded to the Utah Jazz as a part of a three-team deal.

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Another former Warrior is Kent Bazemore who played for the Lakers in the 2021-22 season, averaging only 3.4 points in the 39 games he appeared in. He was not able to play for an NBA team in the 2022-23 season after being waived by the Sacramento Kings.  However, during his stint with the Warriors in the 2020-21 season, the 34YO averaged 7.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. This marked his second stint with them. He first joined the organization as an undrafted free agent in 2012. Recently, their names made an appearance inside the Chase Center locker room.

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Golden State Warriors’ small forward, Moses Moody, recently posted a snapshot from inside the locker room on his Instagram story. The names Kent Bazemore and Juan Toscano-Anderson were clearly visible above their respective lockers, which stirred rumors about a potential reunion with Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.

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The former Lakers players are eager for an opportunity to play with the Warriors in the upcoming season.

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While the Warriors could use some veteran help, there is no guarantee that any of them would see significant playing time for the Dubs. However, the first step is to make it on the roster.

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Darshita Daga is an NBA Writer at EssentiallySports. Currently pursuing Bachelor’s in English, she’s a fervent sports enthusiast with a keen interest in sports journalism, specifically covering the NBA. She feels that words have the potential to capture the spirit of a game, evaluate moves, and portray the emotions that occur both on and off the court.
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