{
  "id": 8665149,
  "title": "Stephen Curry Reveals Move He Made To Recruit LeBron James",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/stephen-curry-reveals-move-he-made-to-recruit-lebron-james",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T10:36:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/stephen-curry-reveals-move-made-103617742.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "During the NBA free agency process, Stephen Curry revealed that he reached out to LeBron James to attempt recruiting him to the Golden State Warriors. In a CNBC interview, Curry stated, \"If anybody didn’t [try to recruit him], I think they’d be a fool.\" He emphasized that James' decision to choose his next team was a significant moment for the NBA, as a player of his caliber had the chance to decide where he wanted to play. Despite Curry's efforts, James ultimately signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, agreeing to a two-year deal worth $8 million. Curry's acknowledgment of the importance of James' free agency choice highlights that Golden State's interest extended beyond just front office discussions.",
  "summary": "LeBron James entered free agency this summer with a rare level of control over his next NBA stop. The four-time champion had the chance to choose his next team after deciding to leave the Lakers, putting several contenders in position to make their case. That situation created interest far beyond front offices. Even established stars [...]",
  "key_points": [
    "Stephen Curry contacted LeBron James to recruit him to the Warriors.",
    "Curry stated that James' decision was a significant moment for the NBA.",
    "James ultimately signed with the Philadelphia 76ers instead of the Warriors."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}