It's not a huge surprise but Rich Paul released the information a month in advance: LeBron James will play player option » to be a free agent. Almost 40 years old, LeBron will therefore give up on a final year of contract at 51.4 million dollars.
“Look, you know, LeBron is a free agent” drops his agent on the TNT plateauwhile he is asked about the next coach of the Lakers. “I have to focus on his business, and he has to focus on his business, and let the Lakers take whoever they want. He always showed up and played for whatever coach was there. I think he earned the right to have a say if he wanted to, but he doesn't. »
Time to play with or against Bronny in the NBA…
Another question, the date of LeBron James' retirement. A priori, he will play next season, and his friend and agent believes that he still has more under the hood. ” I believe it “ answers Rich Paul. “Clearly, there aren't many years left to enjoy LeBron. I don't know how much longer he's going to play, but when we talk about it, we tell ourselves that he must just be having fun. Because he has a lot less left to play than he has already played. I think we'll see him next season, but how much longer? I think he has maybe 2, maybe 3 years left. »
Which gives him time to realize his dream: playing with, or against, his son in the NBA! Besides, Bronny has seen his rating rise, he must try out for… the Lakers.
Player option : possibility for a player to activate (or not) the last year of his contract, in order to end his lease or become a “free agent” one year in advance.