Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has signed an extension to remain with the franchise, officials confirmed Sunday, raising the possibility of father-son teammates in the NBA.
The NBA’s all-time leading scorer last week declined a $51.4 million deal for the upcoming 2024-25 season, though most observers believed James had no real intention of leaving Southern California.
Terms of the agreement were not disclosed, though ESPN reported the deal was worth $104 million over two years.
James, who averaged 25.7 points, 8.3 assists and 7.3 rebounds last season, is considered one of the best players in league history. He is a four-time NBA champion, four-time Finals MVP, four-time NBA MVP and 20-time All-Star.
James, 39, will remain in purple and gold, meaning he and his son Bronny James could make history as the first multi-generational duo this upcoming season. The Lakers used their second-round draft pick, No. 55, to select the guard from the University of Southern California.
The younger James entered his freshman season as an expected first-rounder but struggled, averaging just 4.8 points per contest for a USC team that lost 18 games and finished in the bottom third of the Pac-12. This light resume didn’t stop the Lakers from helping LeBron James make his first NBA appearance, which he has spoken openly about over the years.
While NBA fans have seen several father-son duos over the years, most notably the dynamic duo of Dell and Steph Curry, none of them have ever played on the hardwood together.
Hours after Bronny James was drafted, LeBron posted a slideshow on Instagram with photos of him and his son on the court with the caption “LEGACY!!!!!!”
