While the new NBA season is due to start on December 22, LeBron James was clearly not excited about the project. However, and according to the latest information, the King has changed his mind for a WTF reason.
It is sure: the NBA will resume for December 22. The players’ association has agreed to a recovery before 2021, to the delight of certain franchises and fans. However, this is not the case for everyone, and mainly for teams that have had a long run in recent playoffs.
We obviously think of the Heat, and of course the Lakers: 71 days, so here is the very little rest granted by the NBA to these teams, which makes it the shortest offseason in the history of sport across the Atlantic. In front of that, even LeBron James looked very disappointed.
It is clear that the Angelinos were hoping for a recovery in January with a few more weeks off. Unimaginable for Adam Silver, who didn’t want to lose more money. And precisely on this subject, the King would have changed his mind: he would now be ready to resume for December. The reason is Brian Windhorst who delivers it to us.
LeBron was opposed to this rally at first, really, and then I was told that he had changed his position. He said to himself, “I’m okay with Dec. 22 despite having to change my routines and I’m not happy about this short offseason.” But it’s the best thing for the business. “
LeBron still owes the league a lot of money, he owes cash, crazy as that sounds.
Yes, a recovery in January is a huge loss of money for the NBA… And so LeBron ! The explanation is simple: for the 2019/20 campaign, the King has already received his full salary, or $ 39,219,565. A privilege granted thanks to his star status and his agent, Rich Paul.
The problem is that the NBA, because of the coronavirus, decided that the full salaries would not be paid to the players in order to limit the losses. LeBron has therefore received too much money, and must render some in order to restore accounts.
Come back in December? LeBron is smart and aware of the financial issues. No choice, the King must return to the prosecution to reimburse the league!
