LeBron James has opted out of the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to his agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, as reported by ESPN. The decision, which James made before the 5 pm ET Saturday deadline, comes just two days after the Lakers drafted his eldest son, Bronny James, in the 2024 NBA Draft. This historic moment marks the first time a father-son duo will be active players in the NBA simultaneously, both wearing the Lakers jersey.
While James has chosen to step away from his current contract, he remains committed to the Lakers organization, focusing on roster improvements and supporting his son's development in the league. Rich Paul emphasized that LeBron's decision does not hinge on a package deal with his son, stating LeBron's primary focus is on Bronny's growth in the NBA.
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"He is prioritizing roster improvement. He's been adamant about exerting all efforts to enhance the team," Paul explained on Saturday.
Despite opting out, LeBron James intends to remain with the Lakers and is willing to take a pay cut from his original contract to facilitate team enhancements. His desire to share the court with his son, whether as teammates or opponents, reflects his aspiration for a scenario akin to Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. in baseball.
Looking ahead, LeBron is open to financial sacrifices if the Lakers can attract veteran talents like James Harden, Klay Thompson, or Jonas Valanciunas to bolster the team's competitiveness.
The timing of James' contract decision aligns with preparations for Team USA's Summer Paris Olympics training camp, where he aims to finalize his contractual arrangements before shifting focus to national team commitments.
LeBron James joined the Lakers in 2018 and clinched his fourth NBA title with the team in 2020. Now at 39, he continues to excel with impressive season averages of 25.7 points, 8.3 assists, and 7.3 rebounds in 71 games, setting a career-high shooting record and becoming the first NBA player to surpass 40,000 career points.
Meanwhile, Bronny James has embarked on his basketball journey, overcoming health challenges after experiencing a cardiac event and being diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. Cleared to play, he was drafted by the Lakers as the 55th overall pick in June 2024 following a season at USC where he averaged 4.8 points, shot 36%, and grabbed 2.8 rebounds, marking the beginning of his professional development in the sport.
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