LeBron James is staying with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The four-time NBA Champion has signed a two-year contract to remain in California and continue the pursuit of the Boston Celtics’ 18 NBA Championships.
From both financial and comfort standpoints, this decision was logical, as there was no reason for him to relocate or seek another team at this stage in his career.
However, some critics argue that he’s settling for the money, believing the Lakers have no real shot at a championship within this two-year period.
James, however, disagrees.
In an interview with ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, James expressed his strong belief in the Lakers’ potential to win another championship, noting their previous success (as reported by NBA Fan).
LeBron James is staying with the Los Angeles Lakers.
“We’re not far off.”
— LeBron James on the Lakers pic.twitter.com/m43HHlK9md
— 🎗NBA•Fan🎗 (@Klutch_23) July 8, 2024
The veteran forward believes they are not far behind, and while most disagree, he might not be entirely wrong.
The Lakers reached the Western Conference Finals two seasons ago and held their own against most playoff teams.
They just happened to face the Denver Nuggets, but they might have done better against a team like the Oklahoma City Thunder, based on matchups.
Still, the Lakers need more firepower to compete with other league contenders.
However, any team with LeBron James and Anthony Davis will always have the potential to achieve something special, even as LeBron nears the end of his career.