LeBron wants $60 million at 42 years old … ego much?
The self-proclaimed king knows that retirement is getting closer and closer, and it looks like he wants to cash out for one last time like I’m trying to do this week before Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) leaves Florida. (I’m gonna miss it, sigh)
Just recently, LBJ was questioned regarding what his plans are for the future, to which he responded that he wanted to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers, but wasn’t sure of what exactly was gonna happen.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 25: Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns puts up a three-point shot over LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on February 25, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 123-113. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 25: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives the ball against Jusuf Nurkic #20 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on February 25, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 25: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers attempts to control the ball against Jusuf Nurkic #20 and Royce O’Neale #00 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on February 25, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 123-113. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
“I am a Laker. I’ve been happy being a Laker the last six years, and hope it stays that way,” James said. “I don’t have any answers on how long it is, or what uniform, but I hope it’s with the Lakers.”
“I have not mapped out how many seasons I have left. I know it’s not many… I am a Laker. I’ve been very happy being a Laker the last 6 years, and hopefully it stays that way… I don’t know how it’s going to end, but it’s coming.”
– LeBron Jamespic.twitter.com/PwZfzRbmtx
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 18, 2024
Well, we now have some insight on what exactly LeBron is looking for, and that’s money — LOTS of it.
Brian Windhorst of ESPN reports that the self-proclaimed royal is looking for a deal that will feature multiple years and see it worth more than nine figures.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 18: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Western Conference All-Stars speaks to the media prior to the 2024 NBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on February 18, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 18: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Western Conference All-Stars shoots the ball against the Eastern Conference All-Stars in the first quarter during the 2024 NBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on February 18, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 22: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during a timeout against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on February 22, 2024 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
“I don’t think this is LeBron’s last stand, I don’t think this is the Lakers’ last stand,” said Windhorst while on First Take, per FadeAway World. “First off, I think LeBron is angling to sign a multi-year deal in the offseason with the Lakers that will be nine figures. That will be even bigger than the deal he is on now. (RELATED: 66% Of Super Bowl Bets Were Reportedly Illegal (AKA The Mafia Is Still Alive And Well)
Now, whether or not he’s able to finish that deal, whether or not the Lakers want to give him a three-year contract and pay him $60 million when he’s 42 years old, that’s a different discussion.”
And how are Lakers fans feeling about this?
It’s been way past time to get rid of this sorry mfrhttps://t.co/ZRmDcngxbZ
— Elijah (@Elijah1419603) February 23, 2024
Your ego is showing, LeBron.