The Lakers give up renewing James! 39-year-old James is coldly treated and may retire and leave the team to fight back

When the Lakers management refused to send a contract extension to 39-year-old LeBron James, and even hinted that "you can just retire" the relationship between the Purple Gold Dynasty and the active first person was on the verge of breaking. This legendary star who once brought the championship to Los Angeles is now measured by the team using commercial abacus. A game about dignity and power is undercurrent at the center of Staples.

The power change behind the breakdown of the contract renewal negotiations

According to ESPN famous reporter Vincenster, the request for renewal by James' team was flatly rejected by the Lakers, and the conflicts between the two sides focused on the fundamental differences in the team's construction concept. The Lakers management insisted on the strategy of "not sacrificing the future for short-term results" and refused to use luxury taxes and first-round picks to strengthen, which is a sharp opposition to James' demand for the fifth championship. What is even more intriguing is that the Lakers have not officially announced James' decision to implement the player options. This abnormal operation has been interpreted by many senior executives in the league as a signal of parting ways.

James' counterattack came quickly and directly. He posted a high-profile video of his training with the Cavaliers rookie on social media, and this move was seen as an "extreme operation" to put pressure on the Lakers. Famous commentator Skip Bayless pointed out: "When the second person in history needs to rely on social media to fight for the right to speak, it means that the team has long been prepared for the transfer of power. " The rumors that the Lakers regard Doncic as a new sign and the trend of planning to trade Brownie are accelerating the arrival of this century-long breakup. The business secret battle behind the threat of retirement

The Lakers urged James to start his retirement tour with a brilliant plan. According to sports and financial experts, James' farewell season can bring more than $200 million in derivative revenue to the team, which explains why the management would rather give up the championship than force the "warm script". But James, who has always been in control of his fate, is obviously unwilling to cooperate - his recent intensive contact with the Cavaliers, Warriors and other teams is seen as a counterattack against the Lakers' "commercial kidnapping".

It is worth noting that James's retirement declaration may have hidden mystery. His agent Ritchie Paul emphasized the statement that "retirement ≠ leave basketball" and combined with James's repeated expression of his willingness to buy NBA teams, it is more like a strategic smoke bomb paving the way for transformation. Just as the "Penalty Declaration" released before he aired to Los Angeles in 2018, the shrewd businessman is always playing a bigger game.

League shock: Multiple forces are waiting for an opportunity to act

When the Lakers' attitude becomes tough, at least four teams in the league have launched emergency plans. The general manager of an anonymous team revealed: "We have evaluated the feasibility of the deal. The key lies in whether the Lakers are willing to help James compete for the championship team. "If James finally chooses to return to the Cavaliers, he may create the most dramatic "three-in-one" legend in NBA history, and the Warriors were revealed to be willing to use Wiggins + first-round pick chips to gamble on James' final peak. The ending of this game may reshape the alliance pattern. Whether it is taking over the new Las Vegas team as a boss or imitating Jordan's comeback script for the Wizards, 39-year-old James is still proving that even if he is as strong as the Lakers' management, he cannot write the final chapter of his career for him. As the neon lights of the Purple Gold Dynasty gradually dim, the boy from Akron may be brewing the most gorgeous turn in his life.