LeBron played Metta a total of 21 times in his career, compiling a record of 13-8. During those clashes, James averaged 26.9 points, 6.8 assists, and 6.7 rebounds. While those stats are gaudy, in an episode of "Mind The Game" with Steve Nash, James detailed what made Sandiford-Artest such an effective defender.

During the 2024 Summer Olympics, James was ecstatic to pair with Curry on the U.S. National Team, saying it was “about f–king time” they played together, which led many to speculate that they could one day join forces in the NBA. The latest rumblings come as James and the Lakers are in the midst of a rough patch.

"As long as LeBron James' future in Los Angeles remains uncertain, Golden State will undoubtedly be mentioned as a potential James suitor. I'm told that the Warriors have called the Lakers on multiple occasions over the past 18 months to see whether there is any trade pathway to pairing James with Stephen Curry,