Tyson Chandler reveals he nearly signed with Warriors over Lakers originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com When the Warriors face the Lakers on Christmas Day, they will go up against a paint presence that was nearly theirs. Tyson Chandler began the season on the last-place Suns. After losing seven of its first eight games, Phoenix bought out Chandler's contract, making the 7-foot-1 center a free agent after he cleared waivers.