Stephen Jackson shares why Giannis and LeBron are the only two superstars who can help the Warriors win another title: 'If they can land one of them two, they could match anybody else'

When Klay Thompson left the Golden State Warriors to join the Dallas Mavericks this offseason, it marked the end of an era for the franchise. Questions immediately arose about who could step in to help Steph Curry secure another championship before time catches up with the team.

With uncertainty hanging over the Dubs, one former player had some thoughts on their future.

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Golden State's 2023-24 campaign was a disappointment. The Sacramento Kings eliminated them in the Play-In Tournament, preventing them from making the playoffs. They entered the offseason with many uncertainties, and Thompson's departure to Dallas was a massive blow to their core, effectively dissolving the iconic Splash Brothers duo.

The front office attempted to land Paul George as a replacement, but it didn't pan out, leaving Golden State without a viable backup plan. The Dubs' inability to secure a significant signing left fans and analysts questioning the team's direction. Former Warriors star Stephen Jackson suggested that only two players could restore the Steph Curry-led squad to title contention.

"It's only two people that could possibly even go there and make them contenders, and they'll be Giannis [Antetokounmpo] and [Le]Bron [James]. I don't see anybody else," Jackson said. "If they can land one of those two, they could match anybody else."

The trade speculations involving LeBron James are only a rumor at this point. Reports surfaced last year that Warriors ownership explored acquiring the 38-year-old superstar at the trade deadline, but the Los Angeles Lakers and James were uninterested in the proposal. However, with the Lakers rumored to be eyeing a younger roster, the prospect of moving the four-time MVP isn't entirely off the table.