During last week’s NBA trade deadline, the Golden State Warriors made an incredible effort, according to ESPN, to bring together two of the greatest rivals in NBA history: LeBron James and Stephen Curry.

Before the trade deadline, the 39-year-old shared a picture of an hourglass on social media, sparking speculation about his future with the Los Angeles Lakers. This season, the Lakers sit one spot ahead of the Warriors, who are on a five-game winning run, in the Western Conference in ninth place.

James’ agent, Draymond Green, a forward for the Warriors, reportedly urged the organization to inquire about a potential trade with the Lakers. Owner of the Lakers Jeanie Buss said that while the franchise was not interested in trading its best player, James could still make a deal if he was set on leaving. But when they contacted James’s agent, Rich Paul, they received word that James was content to be a Laker and was not interested in joining the Warriors.

According to ESPN, James also plans to rejoin the Lakers for the next campaign. However, the Warriors and the Philadelphia 76ers, who are said to have inquired about the future Hall of Famer before the trade deadline, may show fresh interest in the player.

Beginning in the 2014–15 season, while James was a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, James and the Warriors faced off in four consecutive NBA finals, with Golden State coming out on top three times. James’s career was defined by the Cavaliers’ 2016 NBA Finals triumph, when he rallied his club from a 3-1 deficit to win their first-ever championship. His rivalry with Curry was further cemented throughout those finals, as both players turned in many outstanding performances for their respective clubs.

James is still a productive player even if he is getting close to 40 years old and is not at his best. He is averaging 24.8 points per game and was selected as an NBA All-Star for the twentieth time this season.