LeBron James’s latest power play makes it clear just how much the NBA team-building game has changed since his prime.

If there’s one thing we know about the Golden State Warriors in the 15 years that Joe Lacob has owned the team, it’s that they love to make a splash. Since signing Kevin Durant in a bold, chest-puffing manner, the Dubs have been relentless in their pursuit of splashy, franchise-altering moves.

Throughout the duration of LeBron James' legendary NBA career, a trade demand from him would've felt like the ultimate version of a worst-case scenario.