LeBron James is very focused on his son Bronny James’s basketball career. His agent Rich Paul is also busy with LeBron’s future in the NBA. Rich Paul is the CEO of Klutch Sports. On Friday, Paul made a surprising comment during a TNT broadcast of the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Paul called LeBron a free agent during the broadcast. This made people think that LeBron might be looking at new chances. Paul said, “LeBron is a free agent. You have to decide, and I gotta focus on his business. Let the Lakers hire whoever they want to hire. And he’s always showed up and played for whatever coach is there.”
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The analysts on the show noticed Paul’s comment. Chris Haynes asked Paul to explain what he meant. But Paul quickly tried to change the topic.
NBA free agency starts on June 30 at 6 p.m. ET. Many people think that LeBron will choose to be a free agent and not take his player option for the next season. This could be very important for the Lakers and the NBA. LeBron’s player option for the 2023-24 season is worth $51.4 million.
Draymond Green Criticizes Skip Bayless for Always Attacking LeBron James
LeBron James’s path to success in basketball is unique. He grew up without a father, had no formal education, and missed early professional training. Even with these challenges, LeBron has had an amazing career. However, he often faces harsh words from sports commentator Skip Bayless.
Draymond Green said, “The biggest hater outside the NBA is Skip Bayless, for sure. I hope I give him something for his show because it’s dying. When you’re hating on LeBron James every single day.”
Green also said that LeBron’s life off the court is as good as his game on the court. LeBron has never been arrested, stayed away from drugs, and kept a clean personal life without scandals.
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