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Draymond Green Maps Out Potential Role If LeBron James Joins the Warriors
7/22/2026, 12:52:48 PM
Core Event
During a recent episode of *The Draymond Green Show*, the Warriors forward outlined how he would adjust his responsibilities should the NBA’s all-time leading scorer sign with Golden State. Green said the team would “run their offense around” James and that his own spot would shift to the corner for three-point shooting.
Background & Context
The speculation follows a flurry of rumors that LeBron James could become a free-agent acquisition for the Bay Area franchise. Green referenced a Sunday post on Threads in which he likened his prospective role to that of veteran corner-shooter PJ Tucker. He also noted that NBA commissioner Adam Silver has hinted the league may be waiting on James to sign another contract before finalizing the 2026-27 schedule, a comment James later called “crazy.”
Data & Statistics
Green entered the previous season averaging a career-high 4.6 three-point attempts per game while shooting 32.6 % from beyond the arc across 68 contests. Those numbers underscore the shooting volume he expects to maintain if the corner becomes his primary spot.
Official Statements & Responses
He added that the corner would likely be the most open area for him to contribute. Regarding the commissioner’s remarks, Green asserted that “Adam saying that is not going to speed up LeBron’s decision at all,” suggesting the comment could even delay James’s choice. James himself dismissed Silver’s suggestion as “crazy,” indicating his own reluctance to be rushed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I'd become PJ Tucker. Greatest corner 3pt shooter ever,” — Draymond Green
- “I'll always have the ability to go get in the pick-and-roll and make some plays, but if you've got LeBron James and Steph Curry in a pick-and-roll... you'd better go find a role. You'd better go find a spot so you can be valuable,” — Draymond Green
- “Adam saying that is not going to speed up LeBron's decision at all,” — Draymond Green
