Andre Iguodala, the former NBPA executive, said LeBron James’ interest in the Golden State Warriors shows the influence of Stephen Curry. Iguodala noted that a recent text exchange with a friend revealed how the prospect of joining a team with Curry would affect James’ decision.

The Warriors finished last season at 37-45, missing the playoffs and falling into the play‑in tournament. James, now 41, last faced the Warriors in the 2023 postseason, a 4-2 series where the Lakers won. The Richard's move to Golden State mirrors Kevin Durant’s 2016 “if you can’t beat them, join them” decision, though Durant was 27 and the Warriors were on a 73‑win run.

Iguodala praised James’ handling of free agency, calling it a “great moment for the game.” He added that a LeBron‑Curry pairing would elevate the NBA’s global appeal and could shape the narrative surrounding the league’s top players as the 2025 season approaches.