Stephen Curry could be tied to the Warriors fumbling the bag on LeBron James

The LeBron James bidding war was probably the single-most defining aspect of the entire NBA offseason this year despite the summer touting a couple of other blockbuster moves. The Golden State Warriors missed out on their determined pursuit of the megastar.

Apparently, one plausible reason as to why The King decided against heading to San Francisco and choosing Philadelphia instead is the fact that Stephen Curry has been dealing with a lingering knee injury, at least according to Warriors insider Marcus Thompson. 

Of course, that take is more conjectural than a corroborated one, but it is certainly not out of the realm of reality for that to have indeed been the case. At this point in his career, James is clearly prioritizing being in a situation where he can win his fifth ring as his career wanes, and Golden State's current outlook does not exactly scream title contender.

LeBron James' decision not to join Stephen Curry, Warriors makes sense

This past season, Curry missed 39 games in the regular season due to his nagging knee issue, and that easily contributed to the Warriors missing out on a playoff spot. 

The superstar is already 38 years old, so it is probably not wise to bet on him turning in a cleaner bill of health without as many hiccups moving forward. For that reason, James' decision to pass up on the Warriors makes even more sense.

If anything, the last thing James would want is to be the one tasked with doing the heavy lifting for his team. His skill set is best suited to be complementary at this juncture, and unlike the Warriors, the 76ers simply had the best use case for him given their blitzkrieg of star power and raw talent.

The Warriors will still be attempting to qualify for the playoffs next season and potentially make noise therein, but their roster is not good enough for the championship. Stephen Curry is still one of the best point guards in the game, but he is getting older and more prone to injuries, the latter of which may have cost them a golden opportunity to snag LeBron James.