LeBron has a player option worth $51.4 million for next season, but can opt out and become an unrestricted free agent. In the likely event he does so in order to ink a long-term deal, the Lakers are prepared to offer him a new three-year, $160 million contract, according to Dave McMenamin .
One way or another, LeBron will almost certainly be back with the Lakers next season, especially now that they've drafted his son. On Thursday, the team released behind-the-scenes footage that showed the moment when Lakers GM Rob Pelinka and coach JJ Redick let Bronny know of their decision.
Rob Pelinka: "Hey Bronny, you got Rob Pelinka here and Coach Redick. I think first and foremost, you've worked incredibly hard man, you've put in a ton of work. And when we had lunch up at the facility for your workout, we talked about your work ethic and that means a lot to us. I think second to that, you're a player of high character and a person of high character, and that is valued at the Lakers. So it's important for Coach Redick and I to let you know those qualities really stand out. And so the Lakers are going to draft you with the 55th pick in the draft and I just want to let you know."
JJ Redick: "Bronny, this is JJ. I just wanted to say congrats, man. Your hard work's paid off, you're going to have a long NBA career and I can't wait to coach you, man. Congrats."
Bronny: "I aprreciate it, coach."
Pelinka: "We'll see you soon, Bronny. The work begins."
Bronny should debut for the Lakers during the NBA Summer League next month in Las Vegas. The Lakers' first game is set for July 12 versus the Houston Rockets .
When he first plays with his dad remains unclear. Throughout the process, Paul has been clear that he doesn't want Bronny on a two-way deal, but it's certainly possible he'll spend time in the G League, especially considering that the Lakers' affiliate is housed in the same facility as the NBA club.
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