After the Los Angeles Lakers selected his son Bronny in the NBA Draft, LeBron James intends to opt out of his player option, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. He was set to make $51.4 million next year if he opted in.
But he’s not necessarily leaving the Lakers, though. The expectation is James will be back.
James is eligible for a max extension, which could be worth three years and $164 million. Charania recently reported the Lakers “badly” want James back, and after they drafted Bronny, he’ll have the chance to do what no other NBA player has done by taking the court alongside his son.
This story will be updated.
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