So, I got this wild idea the other day. You know how everyone’s always talking about “what ifs” in basketball? Well, I decided to actually try one out. My “what if”: What if LeBron James played for the Golden State Warriors? Crazy, right? I had to see how this would play out, so I fired up my trusty NBA 2K game.
Getting Started
First things first, I had to, you know, actually make this happen in the game. I went into the roster settings, traded LeBron from whatever team he was on (Lakers, I think?), and plopped him right onto the Warriors.
The Experiment Begins
I started a new season, choosing to control the Warriors, naturally. The starting lineup was insane: Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins, and, of course, LeBron. Talk about a superteam!
Initial Observations
My first few games were… interesting. Honestly, it was a bit of a mess at first. Everyone was trying to get the ball to LeBron, and Steph’s scoring actually went down initially. It felt like they were all stepping on each other’s toes. I had to adjust the play style, make sure everyone was getting touches, and really emphasize ball movement.
Finding the Rhythm
After a few tweaks, things started clicking. I focused on setting LeBron up as a facilitator, kind of like a super-powered point forward. He was racking up assists like crazy, dishing it to Steph and Klay for wide-open threes. The offense became unstoppable. It was like watching a highlight reel every single game.
The Defensive Domination
- Defensive Juggernaut:
- With Draymond and LeBron on the same team, the defense was ridiculous. They were locking down everyone. Steals, blocks, you name it. It was a nightmare for opposing teams.
The Results
We cruised through the regular season. I think we only lost like, five games total. The playoffs were even more of a joke. We swept almost every series. It was almost too easy, to be honest. We won the championship, obviously. LeBron got Finals MVP, but I think Steph deserved it just as much. It was a total team effort.
My Conclusion
So, what did I learn from this little experiment? Well, putting LeBron on the Warriors in a video game definitely creates a monster team. It’s almost unfair. In real life, who knows? There’s chemistry and egos and all that to consider. But purely from a basketball standpoint, it’s a scary thought for the rest of the league.
It was a fun way to spend an afternoon, messing around with “what ifs.” Now, if only I could make this happen in real life…
