Lacob, according to league sources, was a loud voice – the “driving force,” according to one – in favor of trading for Oubre. So much so that it didn’t matter that this would double Golden State’s high-end tax costs. Oubre’s one season cost the Warriors more than $80 million in income and high-end taxes. Though the Warriors normally like to make cumulative choices, that was not the case with Oubre, according to sources. From Lacob down through numerous levels of power, consisting of then-GM Bob Myers and the training personnel, there were pockets of dissent. The most significant concern appeared to be whether Oubre’s abilities and personality would match the remainder of the lineup. -through NBC Sports Bay Area / September 4, 2024