Stephen Curry makes a recruiting pitch to LeBron James as Golden State is reported to be among the teams pursuing him ahead of his next contract decision. Multiple outlets describe Curry directly urging James to consider the Warriors, with the opportunity to play alongside Curry in the Bay Area cited as a key selling point. The reports frame James’ impending free agency as a major storyline across the league, and note that the Warriors have been mentioned as possible destinations for him since the start of the free agency period.

The sources also connect the pitch to the players’ prior history. They point out that James has already seen what it could look like to play with Curry, referencing their time together on the U.S. Olympic team. While details of the conversation are limited to the general idea of a pitch to join Golden State, the coverage aligns on the central point: Curry is actively trying to persuade James to sign with the Warriors as the decision approaches.