LeBron, AD & Steph? The Warriors Are Trying to Build the NBA's Greatest Retirement Community Since Boca Raton

The Golden State Warriors apparently looked at their roster this offseason and said, "You know what we're missing? More Hall of Famers collecting AARP discounts."

According to reports, Golden State is dreaming about pulling off the basketball version of Ocean's Eleven—except everyone's knees make more noise than their sneakers.

The rumor? Trade for Anthony Davis. Sign LeBron James. Keep Stephen Curry. Throw Jimmy Butler into the deal and hope Washington accidentally answers the phone while half asleep.

Now first of all, can we stop acting surprised? I have said this before. Wherever LeBron goes, Anthony Davis usually isn't too far behind. They're basically the NBA version of Batman and Robin, except Robin is always on the injury report.

Imagine the Warriors' front office.

"Steph's getting older."

"Draymond's getting older."

"What should we do?"

"I got it... let's add LeBron, who's pushing 42, and Anthony Davis, who can sprain an ankle while watching Netflix."

Brilliant.

Now don't get me wrong. If everybody is healthy...GOOD LUCK. Steph Curry is still stretching defenses from the parking lot. LeBron James is still throwing laser passes like he's got cheat codes. Anthony Davis is still protecting the rim when he's actually on the court. That all sounds terrifying but only for the six games they'll all be healthy together.

Then comes reality. Washington actually has to WANT Jimmy Butler. Jimmy is coming off a torn ACL, he's 36 years old, and the Wizards just drafted AJ Dybantsa to be the future of the franchise. Trading for Butler right now would be like buying a used Ferrari with 240,000 miles because somebody promised, "It still starts most mornings."

Then there's Anthony Davis. Washington has hinted they'd actually like to keep him and even discuss an extension. So unless the Warriors have Jedi mind tricks hidden in the front office, such as "These ARE the draft picks you're looking for," then this deal isn't exactly easy.

And let's not forget the salary cap. Golden State is trying to fit these contracts together like somebody trying to close an overstuffed suitcase before a vacation.

Push it...Sit on it...Zip it...Weigh it. Nope...LeBron's salary is sticking out again.

Somehow they'd have to keep Draymond Green, potentially re-sign Kristaps Porziņģis, add LeBron, trade for AD, fill out the rest of the roster, and still convince the NBA salary cap that none of this is suspicious.

Good luck with that.

Now here's where I actually love the rumor because this is EXACTLY what the Warriors do...

Remember when nobody thought Kevin Durant would leave Oklahoma City after Golden State beat him? Then BOOM. He was wearing a Warriors jersey before Thunder fans could process that he packed his bags.

So if there's one organization crazy enough to try this, then it's definitely Golden State.

Will it happen? Probably not.

Could it happen? Never say never.

I've learned one thing covering sports: If LeBron starts house shopping, Anthony Davis usually isn't far behind carrying the moving boxes. And if this somehow becomes reality, then forget calling them the Warriors. Just call them The Golden State Avengers...or maybe...The Golden State "Please Ice Your Knees Before Tip-Off" Warriors.

Either way, if this superteam actually happens, the NBA won't know whether it's watching a championship contender or the greatest reunion tour since the Rolling Stones.