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Ex-NBA player grills LeBron James for picking ‘safe place’ 76ers over Warriors

A former NBA player has called out LeBron James for picking the Philadelphia 76ers over the Golden State Warriors, a team that he has had some intense battles with.

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 7:12 AM
Ex-NBA player grills LeBron James for picking ‘safe place’ 76ers over Warriors
Key Things to Know
  • Former player McCants claimed LeBron James chose the Philadelphia 76ers as a safe place over the Golden State Warriors.
  • Draymond Green stated James was hesitant about how joining the Warriors would be perceived after their past rivalry.
  • James also considered joining the New York Knicks before ultimately opting for Philadelphia.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former NBA player Rashad McCants criticized LeBron James on social media for joining the Philadelphia 76ers instead of the Golden State Warriors. McCants claimed that James chose a safe option to avoid media scrutiny following Draymond Green's comments explaining why James avoided signing with Golden State.

Green noted that past Finals rivalries factored into James' decision. James also expressed interest in the New York Knicks before choosing Philadelphia, where he joined Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown.

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