As the Lakers look to win the title next season, the franchise must also deal with LeBron James’ thorny case. The latter can sign a contract extension, but we are still very far from such an outcome. A way to put pressure on Rob Pelinka, who decided to make a promise.
Determined to win another title with the Lakers, LeBron James is on a mission before returning to the courts. Even at 37, the King’s ambition has not changed, he who hopes to win a fifth ring before retiring, which will not happen for a few seasons. Because the other objective of the player is to find his son, Bronny, in the same team. It remains to be seen whether it will be at the Angelinos, or elsewhere.
LeBron ready to put pressure on the Lakers
For now, it’s another soap opera that worries the front office, since the native of Akron is eligible for a contract extension for two more years. It’s been a few weeks already, but James hasn’t signed anything yet. The reason according to ESPN? The player wants to put pressure on the Lakers, so that the leaders make some changes between now and the resumption, with new arrivals.
“I’m told nothing is imminent [in regards to a LeBron James extension with the Lakers.]… You can see LeBron’s camp wait to see how things play out with the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster leading up to training camp.”
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No decision is imminent regarding LeBron’s contract extension with the Lakers. We can see that LeBron’s clan is waiting to see how things will go with the roster for training camp.
By refusing to extend, or rather by procrastinating, LeBron keeps some pressure on his front office. If the franchise fails to satisfy his cravings, the Akron native is keeping an exit door for the summer of 2023, which he could use according to Rob Pelinka.
If nothing is done yet, Pelinka has no intention of letting James go. That’s why GM promised changes to the roster, according to Chris Haynes. We don’t know yet if this will be enough, but we can expect at least one new arrival before the resumption. It remains to be seen whether it will be Kyrie Irving, or another:
Pelinka has made it clear he wants LeBron to retire as a Lakers player, and has promised to use all available resources to try and win the championship every year while he’s still with the team. ‘organization.
LeBron James is not against the idea of extending at the Lakers, but he especially wants guarantees. For him, winning is essential at this stage of his career, so he has no time to waste. Rob Pelinka is warned, he will have to do what is necessary to keep the star.
