LeBron James Commits to 22nd Season with Lakers, Potential Teammate with Son Bronny: Reports

LeBron James has officially declared his return for a monumental 22nd season in the NBA, where the all-time scoring leader looks to possibly share the court with his son, Bronny, as fellow teammates for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Reports indicated that James has inked a two-year extension with the Lakers, with the second year at his discretion, granting him the possibility of becoming a free agent in the following year. This deal, though not officially announced, seeks to maintain some roster flexibility for the team by potentially agreeing to a slightly reduced salary with James.

According to sources, the agreement is expected to see James earn approximately $50 million US for the upcoming season, bringing his total career on-court earnings to an unparalleled $530 million and establishing him as the first player in NBA history to surpass the $500 million mark.

This forthcoming season will mark LeBron James’ 22nd year in the NBA, equaling the league record held by Vince Carter. The recent drafting of Bronny James by the Lakers positions them to potentially create the inaugural father-son duo to play together in the NBA.

Finalizing this contract removes a crucial obstacle for James as he prepares to join USA Basketball for their training camp in Las Vegas, commencing this weekend in readiness for the upcoming Paris Olympics. This will be James’ fourth Olympic appearance, following his gold medal triumph at the 2012 London Games.

Set to turn 40 in December, James demonstrated remarkable performance last season, averaging 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 8.3 assists, solidifying his status as the oldest active player in the league. Not only does he hold the record for the most points scored in NBA history (40,474), but he also ranks high in assists, games played, 3-pointers made, and steals.

With 20 All-Star selections and an equal number of All-NBA team appearances, LeBron James has rewritten the record books, becoming the youngest and oldest player to achieve these milestones. He continues to defy age expectations, contributing significantly to the Lakers while inspiring fans worldwide.