For years, NBA fans have fantasized about the possibility of LeBron James and Stephen Curry teaming up. The rivalry between LeBron’s Cleveland Cavaliers and Curry’s Golden State Warriors has defined an entire era of basketball, with four epic Finals battles between the two.
Now, as both players near the end of their careers, that dream pairing might not be as far-fetched as it once seemed.
LeBron just recently opted into his [$52.6 million player option](https://fansided.voltax.io/cms/distribution/20/01jyy4m1zc2x/preview) for the upcoming 2025-26 season, but with [rumors of trade interest](https://lakeshowlife.com/lakers-may-make-bold-lebron-james-move-before-goat-acts) circulating, his future with the Lakers is no longer a certainty. The Golden State Warriors have emerged as a logical landing spot if a trade were to happen.
While the Warriors may not currently be the title favorites, the idea of adding a four-time champion with ten NBA Finals appearances to an already competitive roster is too enticing to ignore.
**Would this duo actually be successful?**
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From a basketball standpoint, LeBron’s all-around game would complement Curry’s shooting in ways that could elevate the Warriors. LeBron’s playmaking and ability to attack the basket would create space for Curry’s unmatched three-point shooting. It’s a pairing that, on paper, makes sense in a way fans have long imagined but never thought they would be able to see.
We got a taste of their potential chemistry during the 2024 Paris Olympics. LeBron and Curry led Team USA to a gold medal.
LeBron posted a triple-double against Serbia, and Curry closed out France in the final, absolutely lighting it up from beyond the arc during that fourth quarter. The experience of watching these two legends work together on the same side only fueled the excitement around the possibility of them joining forces in the NBA.
**How to make this dream a reality?**
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LeBron has a no-trade clause and has the ability to practically handpick where he ends up. This could be the final chapter of his illustrious career, and what better way to end it than alongside the greatest shooter the game has ever seen?
The logistics are complicated, and the trade could involve a lot of moving parts. Realistically, it would most likely mean Jimmy Butler going the other way to make the money work , or a deal centered around a sign-and-trade with Johnathon Kuminga.
At the end of the day the potential impact is clear. The basketball world would never forget the moment when James and Curry, two of the greatest to ever play, finally shared the court, on the same team.