Skip Bayless fires back at reports of LeBron James feeling undervalued by the Los Angeles Lakers
When it comes to talking straight to the point, Skip Bayless would never be seen mincing his words. The popular sports columnist and ESPN commentator recently reacted to the buzz around
LeBron James
being undervalued by the Los Angeles Lakers. With speculations around LeBron James' trade with Lakers for the upcoming
NBA
season, he has been making headlines across the globe.
Recently, ESPN commentator Skip Bayless fired back at the reports of LeBron James being mistreated by the Lakers.
Skip Bayless gets furious over the reports around LeBron James feeling undervalued by the Los Angeles Lakers
Despite focusing on his family, a new feline member, and golf sessions, LeBron James is making headlines during the ongoing offseason. As the Lakers are moving towards one of biggest deals in history of NBA, almost every move of the team has come under scrutiny. Recently, ESPN commentator Skip Bayless gave his explosive take on LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. He mentioned
'Just read an interesting ESPN story on how LeBron was upset, Lakers didn't offer to add years to his deal.
HE IS NOW YEAR TO YEAR IN YEAR 23! And he could have opted out, become a free agent. But he knew nobody'd pay him 52.6 million. So he bluffs about the Cavs, and the Lakers yawn.'
According to ESPN, Los Angeles Lakers' general manager Rob Pelinka is quite comfortable with LeBron James' stint with the NBA team with an almost expiring contract for the 2025-26 season. The 40-year-old Lakers' star is expected to hang his yellow and purple jersey at the exit door. According to a statement given by LeBron James' agent, Chris Paul, to ESPN's Shams Charania—
"We understand the difficulty in winning now while preparing for the future.
We do want to evaluate what's best for LeBron at this stage in his life and career. He wants to make every season he has left count, and the Lakers understand that, are supportive, and want what's best for him."
Reportedly, James went ahead with his $52.6 million player option during late June 2025. The news had spread like a wildfire in NBA town and eyebrows were raised as Los Angeles Lakers did not engage in any kind of extension deal with LeBron James.
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