It’s official.
As reported by Brian Windhorst of ESPN.com, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be officially signing superstar LeBron James to a lucrative three-year, $100 million deal.
LeBron James has agreed to a 3-year, $100 contract with the Cavs, sources told ESPN
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) August 11, 2016
The contract makes James the highest paid player in the NBA for the first time in his career, starting at $31 million for the 2016-17 season, and increasing to over $33 million for the 2017-18 season, which would be the highest single-season salary in NBA history.
LeBron James new 3-year, $100 MILLION deal makes him highest paid player in the league for first time at $31M this season
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) August 11, 2016
LeBron's salary in 2017-18 will top $33 million and be the highest single season salary in NBA history.
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) August 11, 2016
The three-time NBA champion brought home Cleveland’s first NBA title last season as he averaged 29.7 points, 11.3 rebounds, 8.9 assists, 2.6 steals, and 2.3 blocks in last year’s NBA Finals.
LeBron James, rocking Kermit-wearing-a-crown-sipping-a-championship-trophy cap, announces his return to the Cavs https://t.co/ooYO29tVD8
— Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) August 11, 2016
