Throughout the duration of LeBron James' legendary NBA career, a trade demand from him would've felt like the ultimate version of a worst-case scenario.

If there’s one thing we know about the Golden State Warriors in the 15 years that Joe Lacob has owned the team, it’s that they love to make a splash. Since signing Kevin Durant in a bold, chest-puffing manner, the Dubs have been relentless in their pursuit of splashy, franchise-altering moves.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made headlines this week by opting in to a $52.6 million player option with the team, before his agent, Rich Paul, pub