Here’s How Much LeBron James Is Getting Paid for Extension With Lakers
LeBron James just made NBA history.
The Los Angeles Lakers power forward agreed to a two-year contract extension worth a whopping $97.1 million, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN Aug. 17.
According to the outlet, the extension makes LeBron the highest-earning player in NBA history—surpassing Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant—with $532 million in career guaranteed money.
Klutch Sports, a sports agency founded by LeBron, celebrated his new career milestone on Instagram Aug. 17, writing, “Congrats @kingjames on your 2 year 97.1M dollar extension and becoming the highest paid player in the history of the NBA! #Klutch.”
On Aug. 18, Lakers’ Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka issued a statement regarding LeBron’s historic agreement.
“LeBron is a generational basketball player who has proven to be even more impactful as a human being,” he said. “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with him, ensuring he’s a driving force of Lakers culture for years to come. The Lakers platform has proved again and again to be an ideal place for the game’s all-time greats to thrive and achieve.
