LeBron James reportedly changed position on December 22nd start date
Lakers star had shown initial resistance on an anticipated start of the season.
Reigning NBA Finals MVP LeBron James initially resisted the NBA’s desire to start the 20-21 season on December 22nd, but eventually went along with the greater financial good for the league and players. James and the Los Angeles Lakers won The Finals on October 11th.
“LeBron initially pushed back against this, and subsequently, it’s been explained to me that LeBron changed his position,” said ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. “Crossed the aisle, said ‘I’m okay going December 22nd even though I have to change my routines and I’m not happy about the short offseason because it’s the best thing for business.’ But LeBron owes the NBA money right now. He owes them cash. As crazy as that is to say", Windhorst said referring to James being one of the NBA’s 12 players who has already got his contract front loaded with his 20-21 salary received in full.