Why did LeBron keep re-signing and extending with the Lakers?
It's very clear that he stayed way too long in LA, but why did he keep re-signing and extending with them? He initially signed a 4 year deal that ended in 2022, and then he re-signed for 2 years in 2022 as well as 2 years again in 2024. In 2022, their roster was a mess and AD had just been constantly injured for 2 years in a row. Plus, the Westbrook trade has already pretty much proved to be a disaster. In 2024, they had just been gentleman swept by the Nuggets and had no assets to meaningfully improve the team, plus he was turning 40 the next season. Pelinka had shown he's one of the worst GMs in the league. Had he left in 2022 and even 2024, he could very well have another ring or even two right now, with at least 1 more Finals MVP.