ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst has dismissed speculation that Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr's "We got him" comment to a fan implies LeBron James will join the Warriors in free agency. Kerr's remark, made in response to a fan suggesting Golden State needed to sign James, quickly went viral on social media, prompting some fans to interpret it as a sign of James's potential move to San Francisco.
During an appearance on ESPN's "First Take," Windhorst sarcastically addressed the coach's comment, stating, "I'm sure that's the way the news is gonna come out, Steve Kerr at a stoplight." Windhorst indicated that he does not anticipate LeBron James announcing his free agency decision on Thursday. He expressed a desire to hear directly from James before drawing conclusions.
Windhorst's comments came as James was scheduled to appear at Fanatics Fest in New York City for a live taping of the "Mind the Game" podcast with Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton. Many had speculated that James might use this platform to reveal his decision. However, James made it clear early in the podcast taping that he did not intend to announce his free agency choice.
According to Windhorst, neither the teams considered potential landing spots for James nor the general public know what his decision will be or when it will be announced. Despite the buzz surrounding Kerr's comment, Windhorst suggests it was made in jest and does not reflect any insider knowledge about James's future plans.