The basketball planet was not only amazed to learn that LeBron James was going to join the Sixersbut also when he discovered what his new salary will be. For his twenty-fourth season in the NBA, gaining what was already a record, The legendary player will sign for 3.88 million dollars. Coming from the 52.63 million he earned last year with the Lakers, it is the largest salary drop in NBA history. It will be almost 93% less.
Trying to win a new ring, which would be his fifth, LeBron has decided to sign for the Sixers, winning the minimum salary for a player with 10 years of experience in the NBA. His new salary will be the lowest he has ever received in his career.. Not even in the 2003-04 financial year, when he was a rookie, did he earn so little. Then, he received 4.0 million dollars.
LeBron James, in a game with the Lakers.
On the list of highest-paid players in the NBA next season, LeBron will be ranked 298th. Stephen Currywhich will once again lead that classification, He will earn 62.5 million dollars, 15 times more than him. On his new team, the Sixers, the newcomer Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiidthey will receive 57.7 million.
To look for other comparisons, Santi Aldamathe highest paid Spaniard today, will reach 17 million dollars. Aday Maranumber 12 in the last draft, will even surpass the myth with 5.7 and Sergio De Larreachosen 25th place, will be close with 3.1.
For quality-price it can be a bargain
At 41 years old, the legend averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists last season. playing more than 33 minutes per game. Amazing figures for someone his age and that do not correspond to his new salary. Forwards with statistics similar to LeBron’s are usually around $40 million. In terms of value for money, the Sixers may have signed a bargain.
LeBron James talks to VJ Edgecombe at this season’s Lakers-Sixers.
But he can afford such a cut in his emoluments because he is more motivated by the desire to win a ring than by adding to an already full checking account. During the last 14 years, he has received the maximum salary and throughout his career he has earned more than 580 million dollars in NBA contracts alone.. He is one of the players who have made the most money in his career. Not to mention the numerous advertising contracts he has achieved, especially a lifetime one with Nike.
When the season ended, I was pretty convinced I had played my last game
His contract with the Sixers is for two seasons, although the second is his option.. We will have to see if he fulfills it, because already this summer, before deciding to fly to Philadelphia, he considered withdrawing. “I thought I was done when the season ended. I was pretty convinced I had played my last game.”. I needed to analyze myself and decide if I still loved this sport. The reality is that I still love this game and I feel that I still have a lot to contribute,” he said at the time. At least he has one more season left and earning less than ever.
