Eligible for a contract extension recently with his Lakers, LeBron James has not signed anything yet. In place ? Negotiations, as if the player was considering the idea of joining another team in a year. It’s possible, at least that’s what his clan wants to believe, which recently placed pressure on the Angelinos. We take stock.
As he turns 38 at the end of the year, LeBron James has no plans to change his goal: it’s the title or nothing at the Lakers, but he wants to give himself the best chance. No question for the native of Akron to relive such a fiasco in Los Angeles, hence his recent pressure on his team. As a reminder, and since the beginning of the month, the interested party can extend his two-year contract with the Lakers, against 97.1 million dollars.
Money level, the question does not even arise. Touch as much as retirement draws near? It’s borderline indecent, but it’s the price to pay to keep such a player. The Purple and Gold agree, but not LeBron, who decides to stall. As confirmed by Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, the King recently met with its executives to take stock.
LeBron James pressures his team
Despite his desire to stay, James wants guarantees for the future. No question for him to stay in a team that is not capable of aiming for the title, or if the behavior of the players is controversial. Despite his 37 candles, the former Cavalier remains in a position of strength, and he knows it full well. He therefore asked Darvin Ham for guarantees for the next season, without signing anything.
