The Warriors have been one of the surprises early on this year, and they picked up a massive win over the reigning champion Celtics.

For years, the Celtics looked to Golden State as the measuring stick. But it was the Warriors, off to a 7-1 start, who declared a statement victory Wednesday night.

The 20-time NBA All-Star was one of several prominent sports personalities who backed Harris, including Warriors superstar Steph Curry and head coach Steve Kerr. James wasn’t the only high-profile ...