The star of Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James, the best scorer in the history of the NBA, activated the option of $ 52.6 million (44.9M euros) present in his contract to stay at the club during the 2025-2026 season, several American media announced on Sunday.
Longevity record
According to ESPN and The Athletic, the quadruple MVP (best player of the season), which will be 41 years old in December, will therefore play a 23e Season in the NBA, a record in the North American championship.
“LeBron wants to fight for the title,” his agent, Rich Paul, told ESPN. “He knows that Lakers are building for the future. He understands it, but he wants to have a real chance to win everything. ”
Last season, the Los Angeles franchise had attracted Slovenian Luka Doncic in exchange for Anthony Davis to try to support James in the ques of a new NBA champion title
Last season or not?
“We understand the difficulties of winning now, while preparing the future. We want to assess what is best for LeBron at this stage of his life and his career. He wants every season to account for him, and the Lakers understand this, they support him and want the best for him, “he continued.
Back in training earlier this week after two months of absence for a left knee injury, LeBron James has still not publicly announced whether the 2025-2026 season would be his last or not.
