LeBron James' last minute effort to convince Klay Thompson

LeBron James is preparing his final run with the Los Angeles Lakers. The first step has already been made opting out of his final year of his contract to give the franchise a real chance of signing Klay Thompson.

The King is willing to take a big pay cut because he believes a new Big Three with Anthony Davis and Klay might be enough to win the Western Conference and reach the NBA Finals.

One thing is for sure. Klay Thompson is leaving the Golden State Warriors and that’s the end of an era with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. Lakers and Mavs were favorites to get him.

Will LeBron James play with Klay Thompson?

According to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski, LeBron James was all-in trying to convince Klay Thompson that the Los Angeles Lakers were the best option for him.

When Klay became a free agent, the legend didn’t hesitate. He had to make a move. “LeBron James, I’m told, called Klay Thompson right when free agency opened at 6:00 PM eastern.”

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However, Thompson already made his final decision and will play for the Dallas Mavericks alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. He will sign a three-year, $50 million contract.