“I Do Understand That This Is a Business”: 4X NBA Champion Clears the Air on a Potential Team Up With LeBron James Amid Doubts Over His Future

Published 12/05/2022, 5:10 AM EST

The Los Angeles Lakers have been looking to trade after evaluating their roster. This triggered rumors of potential blockbuster trades around the league. But with an imminent trade that would take place, the eyes are now on a four-time NBA champion who could potentially join LeBron James in LA.

Draymond Green has been a Golden State Warrior for 11 years. It looks like he may add a purple streak to it soon. The purple and gold franchise may have Green in their lineup, according to reports. Although, Green has denied that he has been vocal about his interest in teaming up with his buddy. “I never said that. People can say what they want“.

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However, Green didn’t dismiss it either. “I do understand that this is a business“, he continued and kept it abstract. He said if he was presented with an opportunity, he admitted to “relish” it. Draymond Green also confessed that he would be interested if he just played with one franchise for his whole career.

But the Warriors star is simply not focused on that. Green told the media that he was focused on winning and what he can bring to the table this season.

“All that stuff can happen when it happens“, he added while shrugging it off.

Other doubts regarding his future were also answered with a pinch of salt. He said his focus is on basketball. He added he has a “great agent” that has Green’s best interests at heart.

Green’s public admiration for LeBron James

Regarding his relationship with LeBron James, Green has applauded the superstar for being consistently good. In a recent episode of ‘The Uninterrupted’s Throwing Bones’, Draymond Green revealed that LeBron James is the #1 player in the league for him.

He said LeBron was as good in 2005 as he is now in 2022, despite the game itself changing. “He’s been the best no matter what“, Green said.

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A month ago, their courtside interaction left everyone in splits. During the season-opening game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors, LeBron went up to Draymond Green on the bench. Both of them chatted quickly and were seen laughing together. Though confusing for some, it is evident that theirs is a long and steady bond between the two friends.

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The four-time All-Star is averaging 8.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game so far, while LeBron James is averaging 25.9 PPG, 8.6 RPG, and 6.6 APG.

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Rekha Joly is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports. She earned a triple major in English, Journalism, and Psychology from St. Joseph's College, Bangalore.

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Veer Badani

“I Do Understand That This Is a Business”: 4X NBA Champion Clears the Air on a Potential Team Up With LeBron James Amid Doubts Over His Future

Green’s public admiration for LeBron James

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