LeBron signs 2-year $97.1 Million deal with Lakers

[BigJay]

 

[BobbyFK]

It looks like Lebron will be staying with the Lakers at least through 2023/24 with a player option for the following season. There is a no trade clause

LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers agree to 2-year, $97.1 million extension that includes 3rd-year player option

Lakers star LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension that includes a player option for the 2024-25 season, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN.

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[lemartinsports]

is anyone surprised by this

 

[BobbyFK]

is anyone surprised by this

Not especially, no. I assumed it was going to happen eventually

 

[Wagerallsports]

There was talk about him joining golden state but I'm sure he thought that over and realized he would just catch hell for piggybacking off of an already good team, just like Durant did when he joined the warriors

 

[lemartinsports]

There was talk about him joining golden state but I'm sure he thought that over and realized he would just catch hell for piggybacking off of an already good team, just like Durant did when he joined the warriors

i wouldve disliked him even more at gs

 

[stormtrooper8]

No brainer for the Lakers.

LeBron can leave and join Bronny when/if he makes the league

Also means Westbrook trade is deep into development most likely

 

[JDS]

When he & the Lakers beat my Miami Heat team in the bubble during the height of the pandemic it cost me tens of thousands of dollars. Ever since that year the Lakers have been dog shit. I will never forget that Lebron lol.

 

[Wagerallsports]

This bish is trying to force teams into drafting his son with the player clause after 2 years in exchange for him signing with the same team

Who the hell wants to give LeBron an absurd contract 3 years from now with the stipulation of pursuing his bum son?

 

[Bond Guy]

That's a lot of money.

 

[carolinakid]

it Crazy Wager how these players now can make bs demands, that why tickets are so high these days and will never go down

 

[Tanko]

I just don't understand. $47M a year for this guy. OK. He's a big name. But, can he really get Lakers to another championship vs someone else they could have obtained for this $$$?

Its like the $47M they spent on Westbook. IMO wasted money.

AD can only do so much to carry this team. Maybe Horton-Tucker will have his breakout year and become a big star.

 

[carolinakid]

Tanko it crazy how owners can just toss out millions to players like james in today market, the average person cant really get any good tickets today for games because of just that bs

 

[Tanko]

I would not pay to see Lebron/Westbrook play.

They always jack up the prices for the Spurs/Rockets/Mavs for the games against the Lakers because of these guys so maybe they are worth it to the Lakers.?.?.?

 

[stormtrooper8]

This bish is trying to force teams into drafting his son with the player clause after 2 years in exchange for him signing with the same team

Who the hell wants to give LeBron an absurd contract 3 years from now with the stipulation of pursuing his bum son?

A lot of teams would


LeBron hasn’t shown much sign of slowing down. Maybe that’ll change these next couple years, but his name will draw fans and $. That could mean a lot depending on the team

Plus LeBron has said himself that he would play for the veteran minimum to play with Bronny

We don’t have any clue if Bronny is gonna be good yet.

 

[stormtrooper8]

I just don't understand. $47M a year for this guy. OK. He's a big name. But, can he really get Lakers to another championship vs someone else they could have obtained for this $$$?

Its like the $47M they spent on Westbook. IMO wasted money.

AD can only do so much to carry this team. Maybe Horton-Tucker will have his breakout year and become a big star.

Well this deal very likely means a Westbrook trade is in the works

AD can only do so much? AD’s health has been the primary reason the team has struggled since winning the championship.

The Lakers when they’ve had a healthy LeBron/AD have been good.

They need to shed Westbrook and Horton Tucker, which will both probably happen.

 

[stormtrooper8]

There was talk about him joining golden state but I'm sure he thought that over and realized he would just catch hell for piggybacking off of an already good team, just like Durant did when he joined the warriors

He never was considering going to the Warriors. All media BS

 

[Bond Guy]

How much merchandise do the Lakers sell all over the world because of LeBron James? Probably at least $50 million.

 

[Bubbles]

with a contract like that, will they have enough space to bring in top players?

 

[Tanko]

How much merchandise do the Lakers sell all over the world because of LeBron James? Probably at least $50 million.

Good point.