Warriors owner Joe Lacob ‘can’t tell you why’ LeBron James didn’t join Steph Curry in free agency
Golden State Warriors team owner Joe Lacob opened up on the franchise’s pursuit of LeBron James during 2026 free agency. The Warriors were among the finalists in the race to sign LeBron, but ultimately lost out to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Golden State Warriors team owner Joe Lacob offered insights into the club's pursuit of LeBron James during the 2026 free agency period. The Warriors were among the final candidates to sign James, but ultimately fell short behind the Philadelphia 76ers. Lacob appeared on Tim Kawakami's podcast and revealed the team was actively in the running, expressing disappointment in not knowing LeBron's reasoning for choosing another team.
He acknowledged the potential appeal of joining forces with Steph Curry, highlighting the World Cup and Olympics as reasons they could have made a compelling case. However, the Warriors' lack of competitiveness led them to conclude that James would be more fulfilled joining a contender like the 76ers.
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