Getty LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on May 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Hall of Famer Gary Payton, the father of Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II, has predicted that LeBron James will leave the Los Angeles Lakers to sign with the Bay Area franchise this offseason.
On the “Nightcap” podcast, Payton explained why the Warriors were the most logical choice for James if
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