Warriors' Green says he pitched LeBron James to join team

Free agent forward Draymond Green confirmed on Sunday, July 12, 2026, that he personally pitched fellow free agent LeBron James on joining the Golden State Warriors during a recent hangout. The revelation, made on Green's podcast, confirms active player-to-player recruitment in the Warriors' pursuit of the four-time NBA champion.

Green described the pitch as a natural part of their long-standing friendship, stating he would have been remiss not to make his case while they spent time together. He indicated the conversation included compelling ideas meant to make James reconsider any potential decision. Green emphasized, however, that the social gathering was not orchestrated solely as a recruitment meeting. He also addressed media reports about their time together, suggesting such coverage of their whereabouts was unnecessary given their established brotherhood.

The Warriors have been consistently linked to James as a potential destination since he became an unrestricted free agent following his exit from the Los Angeles Lakers. Green, himself a free agent after declining a player option, is reportedly working with the Warriors' front office on a new contract, positioning him to...