Stop or again? After the elimination of “his” Lakers against Denver (0-4), at the stage of the Western Conference finals, LeBron James cast doubt on the rest of his career. “We’ll see what happens…I don’t know. As for basketball, I have a lot to think about,” said the 38-year-old four-time NBA champion, the all-time leading scorer. Except that, according to ESPN, his idea is rather to leave for a turn and play a 21st season on the floors of the Association. In any case, “a source close to James told ESPN on Thursday that he thinks the Lakers star will indeed be back for a 21st season and that he will honor his contract”, we are assured. While waiting for the explanations of the principal concerned, the suspense will however still last a little…
Previously passed by Cleveland (2003-10), Miami (2010-14) and still the Cavs (2014-18), LeBron James, who we recently learned that he played injured in the play-offs and that he could be suspended for two months in the event of an operation (via The Athletic), is due to receive $53.4 million in 2023-24. He has a $57.6 million player option for 2024-25, he who guided the L.A. club to the crown in 2020, in the bubble.