On Tuesday, NBA star LeBron James signed a record-breaking contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, making him the highest-paid player in the league.
The four-year, $154 million deal is the largest contract in NBA history, surpassing the previous record held by Stephen Curry. It also makes James the highest-paid athlete in the world, surpassing soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo.
The deal is a major coup for the Lakers, who have been trying to rebuild their roster after a disappointing 2017-18 season. James is widely considered one of the best players in the league and his presence will undoubtedly help the team compete for a championship.
James is coming off a career-best season in which he averaged 27.5 points, 8.6 rebounds and 9.1 assists per game. He also led the Cleveland Cavaliers to the NBA Finals for the fourth consecutive year.
The 33-year-old is a four-time MVP and three-time NBA champion. He is also a 14-time All-Star and has been named to the All-NBA First Team 11 times.
James is widely considered one of the greatest players of all time and his signing with the Lakers is sure to make them a contender in the Western Conference. With James on board, the Lakers are now one of the favorites to win the NBA championship next season.
The signing of James is a major win for the Lakers and the NBA. It shows that the league is still capable of attracting the biggest stars in the world and that the Lakers are serious about competing for a championship.