Since entering the league, James' career has been a fairy tale. Even before he appeared in the NBA, he was already shouldering the responsibility of being the next facade of the NBA. Now, as a 37-year-old, James certainly doesn't live up to the hype surrounding him.
At the same time, many fans began to wonder how long James could play in the league. Although James has just finished his 19th season of his career, his competitive form has not declined significantly. In fact, he is one of the main contenders to win the 2022 scoring champion.
Unfortunately, all his efforts this season have been in vain. Due to ankle injuries, James missed the last few games of the season, which led to his lack of scoring competition. However, James will still play for the Lakers next season and become an unrestricted free agent in 2023.
So, fans may be wondering why James didn't renew his contract with the Lakers? Well, new reports suggest that LBJ is unlikely to sign a new contract with the Purple Gold. He has a chance to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers and hopes his son Brownie will join the Cavaliers as well. Cavaliers star Love recently talked about it.
"I mean, it's like the end of a storybook to him. I don't want to predict what he might want to do or don't want to do, but our team is right there, Cleveland and Akron and the whole ohio state loves him. It was great to have Brownies come here too, and then we retired from the Cavaliers together. ”
For James' long career, returning to the Cavaliers is also a good homecoming. But his son Brownie won't be in the NBA until 2024. If James decides to go to the Cavaliers, he will most likely only sign a one-year contract with the team. If Brownie is drafted by the Cavaliers, he will certainly seek a contract extension, at least hoping to play with his son for a season.