The King reigns on: LeBron James opts into $52.6m Lakers contract for 23rd NBA season
by Reuters from US news | The Guardian on (#6YAAM)
40-year-old wants to compete for championship
Future beyond upcoming season remains unclear
LeBron James will become the first player in NBA history to play in 23 seasons when he returns to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2025-26.
James, the NBA's career leading scorer, is exercising his $52.6m player option for the upcoming season, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN on Sunday. It is unclear if James, who turns 41 in December, intends to play past the upcoming season.
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