Relax, Cavs fans: LeBron James isn’t going anywhere.
The NBA Finals MVP says he plans to re-up in Cleveland and defend the franchise’s first title.
LeBron to ESPN (1 of 1): "I love it here in Cleveland. I have no intentions of leaving."
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) June 22, 2016
LeBron to ESPN (2 of 2): "There are some technicalities to take care of I'll leave up to my agent. That's right from the horse's mouth"
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) June 22, 2016
LeBron also hinted Wednesday that it’s unlikely we’ll see him at the Rio Olympics.
LeBron James tells me he's leaning towards not participating in Rio Olympics this summer. "That's what I'm thinking right now."
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 22, 2016
Per the NEOMG:
“I love it here. I love being here. I love my teammates,” James said moments before he boarded a float at The Q for the Cavs’ championship parade through downtown Cleveland. “Obviously my agent will take care of all the logistical things but, I’m happy. I’ve got no plans to go nowhere at this point.”
James, 31, can become a free agent if he decides not to exercise the one-year, $24 million player’s option in his contract. He will all but certainly decline the option on June 29 so he can get a raise from the Cavs — he can make upwards of $30 million next season under a new contract.
“This is the happiest time in my life right now,” James said.
