LeBron James delivered Cleveland their championship and now he is being paid handsomely to defend it for the Cavaliers.
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Though the chances of LeBron leaving Cleveland again were about as close to zero as you could ever possibly get, this morning’s announcement of a new deal for James comes as a bit of a shock simply because of the terms of the deal.
James announced on Uninterruped he was re-signing with the Cavs, saying a year ago “was magical and inspiring”. The agreement sees him getting $100 million over three seasons with the third coming as an option year for the player. There were a couple of rumors that he may be heading to another team other than the Cleveland Cavaliers, or signing a very short-term deal.
The Knicks’ hopes of ending their three-year playoff drought with the rebuilt roster will begin with a tough test, starting the 2016-17 National Basketball Association season in Cleveland against the defending champion Cavaliers. The victory also marked the first time that the city of Cleveland has won a major sports championship in 52 years.
In fact, this is the first time since he was on his rookie deal that LeBron has signed a deal with Cleveland that will not allow him to become a free agent at the earliest possible date. Now he is ensured of sticking around a little longer, although the final year on the deal is likely to be a player option. “I’m really excited about moving forward with this group of guys and continuing to play in front of the best fans in the world”. So let’s get the band back together, And let’s bring home another championship.
“Lastly, you know what I’m saying, let’s get J.R. done!” Moreover, in the 2017-18 NBA Season, LeBron James will get the heftiest pay in the history of the NBA worth $33 million.
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James left Cleveland for Miami in 2010 and returned to the Cavaliers after leading Miami to four consecutive Finals appearances. Smith, who was recently married, shares an agent with James in Rich Paul. He has averaged 27.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 6.9 assists, and 1.7 steals in his career and is the franchise leader in points scored, scoring average, field goals made, three-pointers made, free throws made, assists, steals, and minutes played.
