Last year, Kent Bazemore chose the Los Angeles Lakers over a return to the Golden State Warriors because the Lakers gave him a better chance to win a championship. Although the Warriors offered an extra year and the chance to keep playing with his BFF Steph Curry, Bazemore wanted to play with LeBron James.
Bazemore turned down more money and years (two) from the Warriors, sources say, but believes he will have a bigger role and opportunity to win a championship with the Lakers. Bazemore is betting on himself.