NBA star LeBron James has decided not to activate his last year of contract, but should re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, where his son Bronny has just been drafted, several media announced this Saturday.
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”.
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.” flocked on the back of the jersey, the Californian franchise indicated this Saturday.
The potential first father-son duo in NBA history will be coached by JJ Redick, a former player close to LeBron James named coach of the Lakers at the start of the week to replace Darvin Ham.
2024-06-30 06:04:39
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