lakers coach Durbin Ham recently expressed excitement lebron james signed the extension with the team, Relayed by Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints. James has agreed to extend his contract through the 2023/24 season and also has a $50.4 million player option for the 2024/25 season.
“That’s huge, man.” Ham conceded. “It’s huge. LeBron is a once-in-a-lifetime player. You can only get so many players. Not so many. Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Dr.J, Moses Malone, Larry Bird, Magic. [Johnson]had [Michael] Jordan, you had Allen Iverson, Shaq [O’Neal]Kobe [Bryant], and now it’s LeBron’s turn. “
James is focused on leading the Lakers to a championship in 2020 and winning again this season.Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Danny Green When Alex Carusoamong others), but there’s still a talented roster on paper. Anthony Davis.
Here are other notes from the Pacific:
- Jim Alexander of the Orange County Register Find out if you are trading for Patrick Beverley It’s a subtle sign that the Lakers may make a move Russell WestbrookBeverly and Westbrook have been involved in many heated battles and confrontations. kobe bryant When Ron Artest They teamed up to win a championship in 2010, but it’s unclear if Beverly and Westbrook can co-exist. Kendrick Nunn As a third option for point guard.
- nugget Star Jamal Murray He continues to express confidence that he will return to full form at some point this season. He told Matthew Sullivan of News.com.au. Murray missed last season with a torn ACL. Denver, Murray, Caldwell-Pope, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon and two-time MVP Nikola Jokic.
- of Warriors hired Noel Hightower As a player development coach, Communicated by Scott Agness of FieldHouse Files. Hightower will also serve as an assistant coach for the team’s G League affiliate. He worked for the Pacers last season as a basketball assistant.
