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LeBron James has no remorse for reeling Golden State Warriors

By Tony Pesta

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 13: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates his basket and Golden State Warriors foul during the first half at Staples Center on November 13, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 13: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates his basket and Golden State Warriors foul during the first half at Staples Center on November 13, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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LeBron James is showing no remorse for a reeling Golden State Warriors franchise.

The Golden State Warriors have a long history with LeBron James. When the King made his emphatic return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, it was the Dubs who stood in his way on delivering his promise to his city.

In four consecutive NBA Finals, James and the Warriors clashed. Through these battles, each team underwent major changes in nearly every rendition.

First, the Warriors original big three of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green tackled a hobbled Cavaliers team led by James. Without his two stars in Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love, James fell to the Warriors in six games.

Next, the two powerhouses had an official rematch. This time, each squad was fully loaded for an all-time great showdown. The result, a historic Game 7 victory for the Cavaliers.

In 2017, the Warriors stacked the deck with the addition of Kevin Durant. The former MVP was too much for any opponent to slow down, helping the Warriors coast to a 16-1 playoff record en route to a title.

Finally, in 2018, James battled Durant and the Warriors yet again. The biggest difference here being the lack of Irving as he had demanded a trade to the Boston Celtics earlier in the season. Consequently, the Dubs made quick work of the Cavaliers, winning in a clean sweep.

Nearly two years since their last meeting, James and the Warriors are in very different places. As James is in the middle of leading the Los Angeles Lakers to their best start since 2010, the Warriors are barrelling towards the bottom of the standings as injuries and big free agencies losses derail their dynasty.

The Lakers dominated the Warriors last night in a 120-94 victory. James posted a casual 23 points, 12 assists and 6 rebounds.

When asked if it was weird to play the Dubs in their current state, LeBron showed no remorse. “I played them in the Finals without Kyrie and Kevin,” James coldly told reporters, “So, no.”

There is no reason for James to feel sympathy for the Warriors just as there was no reason for the Dubs to feel sympathetic towards James. Players can’t do anything more than play the team that is put in front of them.

Although it would appear James has outlived the Warriors dynasty, there is a chance these two will meet again. With a fully reloaded Dubs team coming back next season, we may see James and the Dubs clash in the postseason one final time.

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