Popular Warriors-LeBron Leverage Theory Has One Huge Flaw - Sports Illustrated
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The popular theory that the Warriors are LeBron's leverage play has one big flaw — and it centers on what Klutch clients actually want.
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Theory Briefing
- The leverage theory originally centered on Anthony Davis, not LeBron — both Klutch clients reportedly wanted max deals and more control.
- The flaw in the theory is that using a Warriors flirtation as a bargaining chip assumes a level of coordination that may not hold up under scrutiny.
- Klutch Sports' dual representation of Davis and James puts the agency at the center of a negotiation web involving multiple teams and contracts.