Ex-LA Lakers and Warriors star chooses the team he wants to see LeBron James play for to finish his career

A lot has changed since. The LA Lakers have appointed his choice of coach, JJ Redick, and the team have drafted James’ son Bronny James.

Yet the more things change, the more they stay the same. The LA Lakers are eighth in the Western Conference with a dull 13-11 record.

And after seeing LeBron and Stephen Curry team up at the Olympics for team USA, the prospect of them reuniting gave a tantalizing glimpse of an alternative.

Matt Barnes gives his preference

Former NBA star Matt Barnes played for the Golden State Warriors from 2006 to 2008, and the LA Lakers from 2010 to 2012.

Barnes told All The Smoke he has a clear preference how he wants the LeBron James to Golden State rumors to play out. He wants a deal to happen.

He said: “I’d love to see Olympic ‘Bron with that team, one where he could run the show, and make things happen out there.

“Klay’s in Dallas now, the back and forth with Draymond on the bench one game and off the bench, they are trying to do anything they can do to maximize this remaining time [with Steph]

“I just want to see him play with Steph and see those two ride out.”

A trade to facilitate LeBron James to Golden State would likely involve Andrew Wiggins moving the other way, and then some – but could require a third team.

LeBron James focused on turning LA Lakers around

Right now there are no proposals from Golden State. The trade deadline is not until early February.

So the focus for LeBron James is purely on helping the LA Lakers to be more competitive, and he has had a few days to rest.

James missed the Lakers’ last game against the Portland Trail Blazers, extending a rest window, ahead of their return to action on Friday.

A tricky run of games is upcoming against the Timberwolves, Grizzlies and Kings, where they need to go at least 2-1, to avoid the negativity continuing to spiral.

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