​LeBron James talks with Draymond Green before an NBA game. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said he has not heard from a credible source that James is recruiting Green away from the Warriors as Golden State continues its pursuit of the four-time NBA MVP. GettyThe Golden State Warriors have spent the better part of the offseason making their case to LeBron James.Stephen Curry picked up the phone. Draymond Green delivered his pitch in person during a shared vacation. The front office reinforced Steve Kerr’s coaching staff by hiring former Lakers championship coach Frank Vogel. Every available recruiting avenue has been explored.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNow, the Warriors appear to be entering the waiting phase.ESPN insider Shams Charania reported Tuesday on NBA Today that James has gathered the information he needs from interested teams and is nearing a decision on where he will play his historic 24th NBA season.“My understanding is right now as we speak, LeBron James has the information that’s needed to make a decision,” Charania said. “It’s decision time right now for LeBron James.”Charania said five teams remain in contention: the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves.But when discussing the current landscape, one notable change emerged.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“The feel is that those five teams remain in the mix,” Charania said, “but a focus on Cleveland, Miami and Philadelphia.”For Golden State, that represents a subtle but meaningful shift.When Charania first reported that James intended to leave the Los Angeles Lakers, he identified Cleveland, Miami and the Warriors as the three teams leading the race. His latest update still includes Golden State among the finalists but places greater emphasis on Philadelphia as the process reaches its final stage.LeBron James talks with Draymond Green before an NBA game as offseason speculation surrounds both players.GettyLeBron James talks with Draymond Green before an NBA game. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said he has not heard from a credible source that James is recruiting Green away from the Warriors as Golden State continues its pursuit of the four-time NBA MVP.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIf the Warriors ultimately fall short, it won’t be because they failed to make their case.Curry acknowledged during last week’s American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe that he has remained in contact with James throughout free agency.“I don’t have a percentage,” Curry said when asked about Golden State’s chances. “It’s kind of up to him. I feel like any place he called and said, ‘I want to play there,’ you move mountains to make it happen.“And I know we’re in that boat as well.”Curry said his recruiting pitch centered on basketball as much as legacy.He pointed to Golden State’s championship culture, the opportunity to compete at the highest level and the unique possibility of two longtime