The Los Angeles Lakers made a bombshell move on Thursday afternoon, signing former analyst JJ Redick to a four-year deal as their new coach, but what does that mean for the decision of superstar LeBron James?
The connection between the two is undeniable, as they started a podcast all about breaking down X's and O's in March. Some even went to the extent of claiming the episodes acted as interviews for the Lakers' front office to observe.
James has a player option worth roughly $51 million but can wait until June 29 to decide. It would come as a shock if the 20-time All-Star doesn't wait until after the NBA Draft, where his son, Bronny, is expected to go off the board in the second round. While the father and son's agent, Rich Paul, recently clarified the two aren't a package deal, it would make sense for James to at least see his son's new home. Unless taken prior, most expect the former USC guard to be selected by LA at No. 55.
The Lakers fell short to the Denver Nuggets in Round 1 of the postseason in a gentleman's sweep, but the matchup was closer than at first glance. With the front office showing no signs of giving up on the James-Anthony Davis tandem, fans should expect the 39-year-old to opt into the deal for next season.
