Could LeBron James and son Bronny play in the NBA together? This major rule might allow it

LeBron James agreed to a two-year, $85 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday (Thursday IST). With this, his stay in Los Angeles is extended 2022-23, which might make them the team with whom James retires. However, the extension might give James a chance to play a season with Bronny James before he retires. 

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Can LeBron and Bronny James end up playing in the NBA together?

With the National Basketball Players Association's (NBPA) latest high school-to-pro rule, James and Bronny could play together in the NBA. Bronny will graduate high school in 2023, which means James and him could get an opportunity to sign with the same team. Reports have hinted the James, in 2023, can choose to sign with a team that drafts his son. 

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Last December, James had spoken about his time in the NBA, and how his sore body might not let him play till Bronny joins the league. The interviewer had asked whether Bronny and James would become the first father-son duo to play together in NBA. James joked, saying that he won't be able to play after the way his body feels after every game as of now. 

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LeBron James Lakers contract details

James now has a max deal with the Lakers, extended his stay with the Lakers till 2023. His previous four-year contract lasted till the 2021-22 season. Per reports, the four-time NBA champion will be earning $39 million for the 2020-21 season. He will be making over $41 million and $44 million over the next two seasons, by the end of which he will be 39.

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