Eligible for a contract extension with the Lakers for a few weeks, LeBron James has made the suspense last. The star wanted to be reassured regarding the future in the City of Angels, and we have to believe that Rob Pelinka has succeeded in his mission. Indeed, the King is far from leaving.
At the Lakers for a few seasons already, LeBron James had the opportunity to win a title, in the bubble. He hopes to relive that with an audience present by the end of his career, but wanted to be reassured regarding the future of the Angelinos. Is Rob Pelinka ready to do what it takes to win it all? Obviously, he must have been satisfied with the response received.
Since the beginning of August, the King might extend his future with the Purple and Gold, for two years and just over 97 million dollars. The suspense no longer exists, since Adrian Wojnarowski has just made the news official: the native of Akron will stay a little longer in the City of Angels.
BREAKING: Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has agreed on a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension – including a player option for the 2024-2025 season, @KlutchSports CEO Rich Paul tells ESPN. James had been entering final year of deal worth $44.5M.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 17, 2022
Lakers star LeBron James has agreed to a contract extension worth more than $97.1 million, including a player option for the 2024/25 season.
Note that LeBron keeps a player option, probably to find Bronny when the latter joins the league. But for now, he intends to continue winning, and at the Lakers.
LeBron James is not going to leave the Lakers, at least not yet. He signed up for two more seasons in Los Angeles, with the firm intention of winning more titles. It is now up to Rob Pelinka to do what is necessary so as not to disappoint him.
