Rich Paul wanted to put a couple of narratives to rest. Now.
In an interview with ESPN’s Jonathan Givony of Draft Express, the agent of LeBron James said his client isn’t “going to Phoenix for a minimum deal” as James can decline a $51.4 million player option to become a free agent.
The Los Angeles Lakers forward made All-NBA third team in his 21st season. LeBron James will turn 40 years old in December.
Paul also addressed the idea that LeBron James will end up where his son, Bronny James, lands in next week’s draft. Since Bronny James has already had one workout with the Suns and is scheduled for a second one this week according to Givony, there has been a growing narrative that could factor in LeBron James ending up in Phoenix.
Paul said whoever LeBron James plays for next season — be it the Lakers or someone else — it won’t be determined by where Bronny James ends upThe Suns have the 22nd overall pick in the 2024 draft. Bronny James is projected to go in the second round as he played one season at USC where he averaged 4.8 points.
