The biggest fish in the NBA free market was "caught", James and the Lakers agreed to a two-year, 104 million contract extension, the second year is a player option, and there is a trade veto clause.
After the Lakers took Bronny with the 55th pick, James once again played tricks on the Lakers management, not choosing a 3-year 162 million end-of-life extension, but using a chicken thief's 1+1 contract.
The 39-year-old James does have the capital to control the Lakers, although he does not have the dominance of his peak, he can still cut 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 1.3 steals this season.
At the same time, James' influence is still the first person in the league, and he will be infinitely close to the GOAT of NBA history after completing Project 411 this season.
Therefore, the tour of James' retirement season will have great commercial value, which is the reason for the Lakers to keep compromise.
But now, the Lakers have chosen the "nepotistic" Redick as the coach, and chose James' son Bronny with the 55th pick, but they still can't ensure James' retirement with the Lakers.
James is a role model for workers, and he can make the capitalists do what they want, which is also his specialty.
Now, his choice of the 1+1 contract model is still threatening the Lakers, as if telling the Lakers: "Bronny with the 55th pick is nothing, my son must get enough playing time next season, otherwise I will leave next summer!" ”
As a father, he really uses people well! Brownie really has to have a snack and put in twice as much effort as the average person, or his father's reputation will be ruined.