After the 2024 Olympic Games, where LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant teamed up to represent Team USA, the trio will soon return to their respective NBA teams as opponents. However, former NBA star Gilbert Arenas believes that instead of going their separate ways, these three legends should join forces for one last championship run—this time in New York City.
“Just as a basketball fan, do it. It’d be Golden State or the Lakers… Personally, just to f*ck history up, I’d go to New York. They win a championship, I guarantee you whatever they say about KD and LeBron James, New York fans will stand ground,” said Arenas.
We need Kevin Durant, LeBron, and Steph Curry on the same squad 🤝 pic.twitter.com/xfhwi3b6YQ
— Gilbert Arenas (@GilsArenaShow) August 16, 2024
LeBron, Durant, and Curry are undeniably the pillars of the modern NBA, each with a legacy that has shaped the league over the past decade. This summer, they united to dominate the Olympics, creating a rare spectacle that thrilled basketball fans worldwide.
But now that the Olympics are over, the trio will return to their NBA cities to prepare for the upcoming season. LeBron James, now 39, will head back to Los Angeles to lead the Lakers alongside Anthony Davis and his son Bronny, hoping to guide the team back into championship contention. Stephen Curry, a four-time champion, will return to San Francisco, where he’ll face the challenge of leading the Warriors without Klay Thompson for the first time. Meanwhile, 14-time All-Star Kevin Durant will focus on his championship ambitions with the Phoenix Suns.
Given their individual goals and the fact that all three are nearing 40, the likelihood of them joining the same team seems slim. For LeBron and Curry, this summer might have been the last opportunity to see them don the same jersey. However, Arenas argues that if they were to team up, New York City would be the perfect destination.
The Knicks, one of the most valuable franchises in sports, have struggled for decades but remain an iconic team in the league. New York City, the largest market in the country, offers endless opportunities for successful athletes. Madison Square Garden is revered as the mecca of basketball, and the Knicks’ fanbase is one of the most passionate, stretching across the globe.
Currently, the Knicks boast a solid core of veterans, including Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Julius Randle, and Mitchell Robinson. But adding LeBron, Curry, and Durant would elevate the team to unprecedented heights, creating an instant superteam that could dominate the league.
Such a trio would ignite the city, turning the Knicks into the most intriguing team in the NBA. The fanbase would go wild, fiercely defending their superstars from any criticism and rallying behind them with unparalleled energy. New York has longed for a superstar to lead their team to glory, and with LeBron, Curry, and Durant, the city would have three legendary figures to inspire the next Knicks dynasty.
