The future of LeBron James is all that people have been talking about for some time. Who will he sign for? Will he re-sign for Cleveland? Is he going to LA? Well all of those questions have finally been answered after the announcement that he will be wearing the LA Lakers colours next season.
LeBron James deal worth $153.3 million
Rumours linking him to the Lakers had been circulating for a long time, with news that his wife had been making school enquiries in LA. It is not a huge surprise that James is heading to the LA Lakers in a contract worth a massive $153.3 million. The Cleveland Cavaliers are facing a bleak future without the King but it is unlikely to be a shock to fans, he is moving on.
History maker
LeBron James is the only player in NBA history to win 10 straight division titles, showing exactly why every team would love to have him. Wherever LeBron James goes, he brings victories. So the West just got a whole lot stronger with the addition of the stand-out player of a generation. He signed a four-year deal and will be hoping he can bring the same kind of success to LA as he has had throughout his career.
Can he bring success to back the city of angels?
He helped Cleveland end a 52-year major title drought and Lakers fans will be excited to see whether he can work similar magic in LA. The Lakers finished 11th in the Western Conference but the future looks brighter when you sign a player of LeBron James’ calibre.
More new signings to join him?
When the NBA season starts again in October, there could be a few other new players lining up next to him. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, JaVale McGee and Lance Stephenson have all signed up as free agents in addition to the King. Kawhi Leonard could be next in line. Now James has signed, you can expect to see plenty of big players linked with following him to LA.
