The old horse is in the stable! James continues to play against the Purple and Gold Legion next season, and the 52.6 million players option is about to come out

On May 28, Shams Charania, a well-known NBA reporter, hit a key goal in the show: LeBron James is likely to continue wearing the Los Angeles Lakers' jersey next season. According to Shams, the league legend star is expected to execute the $52.6 million player option in the contract to play for another season for the Purple and Gold Legion!

"The deadline for the execution option is June 29, so James still has one month to conduct the final evaluation," Shams analyzed on the show. "There will inevitably be some difficult conversations between him and the Lakers management, and the core issue will be to examine the team's future direction and competitiveness. "

Although at the age of 39, James still showed amazing dominance this season, averaging 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game. When the team was in trouble, he carried the defense and rushed to the basket countless times, igniting the passion of Staples Center with his iconic tomahawk; in the critical playoff playoffs, his appearance of giving all his strength has long become the totem in the hearts of Lakers fans. Behind this data is a veteran's persistence in victory and a responsibility on his shoulders. As soon as the news came out, the Lakers Kingdom was in an instant. The fans' messages on social media came like a tide: "With James here, I feel at ease! ", "Take us to the championship again! ", "Look for the legendary moment of father and son on the same stage, but I hope you will be successful in the Lakers first!" The lines are filled with trust and expectation for the four-time champion.

As the June 29 deadline approaches, the closed-door meeting between James and the Lakers management will become the key to the future. Can this giant team with a brilliant history create a more impactful lineup around this ageless king? James' 22nd NBA season, should he continue to write a legend in Angel City or start an unexpected new chapter? The whole league's eyes are focused on the final choice of the chosen son.

When the lights in the center of Staples light up again, we look forward to seeing the familiar figure No. 23, still standing in the center of the stadium like a magic needle. No matter what the future ahead, every decision by LeBron James will continue to shake the league's situation.