SAN FRANCISCO — LeBron James’ agent Rich Paul gave his perspective on his client possibly joining the Warriors.

On the latest episode of his video podcast “Game Over,” the Klutch Sports CEO wrote on a whiteboard the 10 teams that have a realistic shot to sign James as an unrestricted free agent.

The primary reason for Golden State’s allure to the former Laker could be distilled into two names.

“Steph and Dray,” Paul said. “You get four-time champions like you are, you get some of the highest IQ basketball and you get a guy in (team owner) Joe Lacob who wants to win.”

Paul was referring to Steph Curry and Draymond Green, the latter also a Klutch client.

They were leaders of the 2010s Warriors dynasty that defeated James in three of four consecutive NBA Finals from 2015-18.

The Knicks, Nuggets, Spurs, Cavaliers, Timberwolves, Heat, 76ers, Celtics and Mavericks also were on Paul’s white board.

The Warriors could have the full $15.1 million non-taxpayer midlevel exception available to sign James, who is expected to take a massive pay cut from his $52 million salary regardless of where he goes.

After fielding a roster that struggled with injuries and went 37-45 before bowing out in the play-in tournament, the Warriors have committed to bringing back almost the exact same team as last season.

Kristaps Porzingis, De’Anthony Melton and Al Horford are all back on two-year deals, and Green is expected to re-sign on a team-friendly contract once James makes a decision.

Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg is the Warriors’ lone big addition thus far, though the team also lost backup point guard Pat Spencer to the Suns on Thursday.

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