The fans got deprived of witnessing the LeBron-Curry duo in the NBA, but how much is Rich Paul to be blamed? A report by NBA Insider Marc Stein stated LA Lakers would’ve engaged in trade conversations with the Golden State Warriors if the 4x NBA champ seriously wanted to. Further adding that a large part of it never happened because of LeBron James‘ agent Paul who was “adamantly opposed” to the idea of trade. While quite the criticism has flown that way, Kenyon Martin wonders if the Klutch Sports founder even has enough say in the whole thing.

Martin believes if Bron really wanted to join the Warriors, he would’ve gone through his decision. “There’s nothing that f*cking Rich Paul could have said or done if LeBron James wake up tomorrow morning and be like, ‘you know what? F*ck this sh*t, I want to go to Golden State’. To be blatantly honest, I think it’s some bullsh*t,” he said of the possibility of Paul influencing James’ decision.

Further on the podcast, the crew discussed the possible reason behind such a claim. While some suggested the report could be an attempt to gain more traction, Martin agreed that Paul could have been concerned about Bron’s legacy after joining his 4th team, and how it’d look in the media. But Martin still disagreed with Paul being the one to stop the trade.

Even Marc Stein’s report mentioned Rich Paul’s primary concern being the backlash Bron would’ve faced if he switched the team again. It’s no secret that the 4x NBA champ was heavily criticized after he landed on Miami Heat from Cleveland Cavaliers to form a super team of sorts. Although the decision worked in both Bron and Heat’s favor. The two championships in season 2012 and 2013 are proof of that. But what would it have been like if Bron and Curry landed on the same team?

A closer look at why LeBron James and Stephen Curry on the same team could’ve been unstoppable

Every single basketball enthusiast has witnessed for himself what LeBron and Curry as duo can do. The synergy between the two players became evidently visible during their Paris Olympic run. And there is more than one reason that the two players could perfectly complement each other on the same team.

While the King is known for his preference of driving and scoring up close to the basket, the Golden Boy’s proficiency from beyond the arc is as popular as it deserves to be. The two players on the same team could easily be a threatening combination in both the areas. So there is no denying that any team with these two players on the team will have the Pick and Roll as one weapon in the arsenal, which will hit more times than expected. And Steve Kerr gave a promo of that during the Olympics games.

When Curry would set a screen for Bron and then reach the 3-point line, the defense would have two scenarios. Doubling the defense on James’ drive to the basket would leave Steph open for a 3-point shot. And any attempt to defend Curry gives Bron one-on-one chance to the basket. No team would preferably want to face any of this, considering the two players’ expertise in these scenarios.

And lastly the Game IQ both Bron and Curry have would’ve been just an icing on the cake. But too bad for the fans who desired this team up that this isn’t happening, not anytime soon at least. But how much does Rich Paul have to do anything with it? Only the parties involved can confirm.

Stay tuned for more such updates. And join us for the exciting second episode of the “Dual Threat Show” as our host BG12 sits down with Georgia Bulldogs star and Mountain West All-Freshman Team Selection, Asia Avinger.