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LeBron James Not Renewing Contract With LA Lakers Until He Sees Progress Through The Draft And Free Agency

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Jun 14, 2022
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LeBron James is the man in LA. While the 2019 trade for Anthony Davis was executed with the hope that AD can start taking over the duties that LeBron has been carrying for over a decade on different teams. However, Davis’s inconsistency and jumbled roster building has made the load on LeBron even more significant than it used to be.

Despite entering his 20th season in the league, LeBron is still the primary target for the Lakers in terms of ensuring he extends his contract with the team. This is not a decision based on LeBron’s mass appeal but a pure basketball decision, which is worrying.

A franchise can’t put its eggs in the basket of a 37-year-old. It’s a worrying sign for the player as well, which explains why LeBron hasn’t rushed to sign a contract extension with the Lakers. LeBron’s contract is up at the end of next season, but LBJ has refused to engage in extension talks until he sees what the team builds this off-season.  

Report: LeBron James not expected to commit to Lakers before draft, free agency https://t.co/ASWOPU2gD8

— Kurt Helin (@basketballtalk) June 13, 2022

LeBron is known to leave organizations after a certain period of time. Leaving the Lakers at the end of next season if they cannot compete won’t be a surprise, as that is what LeBron has done in the past.

The issue will be that the Lakers have given away a lot of long-term assets to make sure LeBron is happy with the team around him. They have already given up picks till 2026, so the future asset pool is thin and it could cripple the Lakers if LeBron leaves the team.

James is in a position where he has to do what is best for himself. He could legitimately sign a minimum contract on a competing team and easily put them over the top. He also does want to eventually play with Bronny, which is another reason why LBJ will look to eventually leave the Lakers. Whether it is in 2023 is something we will see after the off-season.   

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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