LeBron James to become first NBA basketballer to play 23rd season

When he takes to the court in October, US basketball star, LeBron James, will become the first NBA player in the history of the professional league to play a 23rd season.

He’s exercising the $52.6 million dollar option in his contract to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers until the seasoning end April 2026.

It is the biggest deal of the 40-year-old’s esteemed career and trumps the $48.7 million salary he earned last year.

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