Why Kevin Durant Is Right to Be Doubtful That LeBron James Will Join the Golden State Warriors This Summer

Rumors have been hinting for a while now that James is at least open to having a conversation with the Warriors

By John Paul Sunico, Christian Post Contributor

Numerous teams have already been mentioned as potential landing spots for LeBron James this summer.

Numerous teams have already been mentioned as potential landing spots for LeBron James this summer.

Some of the suggestions that have been mentioned, such as staying with the Cleveland Cavaliers, going back to the Miami Heat or moving to the Los Angeles Lakers, are easy to believe because they make sense for James and his family from a lifestyle standpoint.

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Others are also intriguing because they could offer James a better chance to compete such as the Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers.

Then there are the more difficult-to-believe destinations such as the Utah Jazz, Portland Trail Blazers and New Orleans Pelicans. James would really shock NBA fans if he went to one of those teams.

Without a doubt though, the most controversial move James could make this summer is to join the Golden State Warriors.

The Warriors arguably feature the best roster in NBA history.

In Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Kevin Durant, the Warriors have four All-Star-caliber players including two guys — Curry and Durant — who have won the MVP award in the past. Supporting those four All-Stars are Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston, two players who could probably be starters on more than a few teams.

Simply put, the Warriors already have a loaded roster, and they don't really need to add another star.

And yet, the James-to-the-Warriors rumors have persisted anyway.

Back in February, ESPN's Chris Haynes reported that the Warriors could secure a meeting with James this summer if they can somehow find a way to open enough cap space to accommodate him.

Then, just a few days ago, sports media personality Stephen A. Smith said that the Warriors are one of seven teams "in the mix" to sign James.

So, could it really happen? Could James really join the Warriors this summer and turn the team into a truly unbeatable squad?

At least one member of the Warriors doesn't think it will happen.

While making a guest appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," Durant told Kimmel that he doesn't think James will join them.