LeBron James, 39, had the opportunity until Saturday to extend his contract with the Lakers, where he arrived in 2018, for one year for 41.4 million dollars (around 38.6 million euros), but decided not to activate the option, finding himself a “free agent”.
NBA star LeBron James has decided not to activate the final year of his contract, but is expected to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, where his son Bronny was recently drafted, several media outlets reported Saturday. LeBron James, 39, had the opportunity until Saturday to extend his contract with the Lakers, where he joined in 2018, for a further year for $41.4 million (around €38.6 million), but decided not to activate the option, finding himself a “free agent.”
Bronny James to wear number 9
According to ESPN and The Athletic, the four-time NBA champion hopes to sign a new “maximum” contract of $162 million (around €151 million) over 3 years, he who has already played 21 seasons in the NBA and will celebrate his 40th birthday in December. LeBron James could thus realize his dream of playing with his son Bronny, drafted in 55th position by the Lakers this week.
Bronny James will wear the number 9 and the name “James Jr.” on the back of his jersey, the California franchise announced Saturday. The potential first father-son duo in NBA history will be coached by JJ Redick, a former player close to LeBron James, who was named Lakers coach earlier this week to replace Darvin Ham.