LeBron James, Lakers agree to 2-year, $97.1 million contract extension

[Auggie]

Los Angeles 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 on Wednesday.

The extension, which includes a 15% trade kicker, makes James the highest-earning player in NBA history with $532 million in career guaranteed money, surpassing Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant.

James is ineligible for a no-trade clause because he agreed on an extension -- not a new deal. But the new contract's starting salary of $46.7 million, the 15% trade kicker and James' stature as one of history's great players likely make him a Laker for as long as he chooses.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34413561/lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers-agree-2-year-971-million-extension-includes-3rd-year-player-option

Grotesque ... IMHO

[BlueTsunami2018]

1. I really picked the wrong profession.

And was born in the wrong body type.

If they can pay him that much, imagine how much that organization is raking. And yet, somehow they qualify as a “small business”.

[Auggie]

4. LOL

Same here

[Aviation Pro]

2. It's what the market will bear

Also, he is a devoted father to his two sons, Bronny and Bryce, and I can't ask for a better example of a role model than that.

You can check out this family affair on The Tube.

[twodogsbarking]

3. I grew up being a fan of the NBA.

Not now.

[TheRealNorth]

5. He must have decided he has enough rings....

And that he is going to max his earnings before he retires.

[Auggie]

6. +1

[True Dough]

7. Yes, the money paid to professional athletes is often obscene

But I'm glad that LeBron is one of the guys with a heart and shows an awareness of needs in the broader community...

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/12/education/lebron-james-school-ohio.html

[AZProgressive]

8. Supply and demand is why they are paid so much

If people are upset about the salaries I recommend stop watching or going to the games. Can’t have basketball games without basketball players.