ESPN, citing James’ longtime agent and Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, first reported James’ plans. LeBron James will not be back with the Los Angeles Lakers and plans to play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere, a person with knowledge of those plans confirmed on Tuesday. Because james had not revealed that decision publicly, the person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
Key Factors
It could be the move that convinces James to go to Golden State — a franchise he faced four times with Cleveland in the NBA Finals. He also has close relationships with Green, Stephen Curry and Warriors coach Steve Kerr. He became the NBA’s all-time points leader while wearing a Lakers uniform and surpassed a slew of other records while in purple and gold.
James spent eight seasons with the Lakers, the longest he spent in one stint with one NBA team and led them to the 2020 NBA championship.
