[Editorial] LeBron’s Loyalty Deserves Better

[Editorial] LeBron’s Loyalty Is Unmatched—But It Might Be Misplaced

Let’s just say it: LeBron James is loyal to a fault.

He had every reason to test free agency. To walk away. To say, “I’ve done enough.” But no—he picked up the phone, locked in $52.6 million, and said to the Lakers: “Let’s run it back.”

The question is—why?

The Lakers have squandered three of his prime post-prime seasons with questionable coaching hires, injury mismanagement, and roster mediocrity. Aside from the 2020 bubble title, this has been a classic Hollywood story: style over structure.

LeBron deserves better. He’s still putting up All-NBA numbers. Still elevating broken rotations. Still dragging them to the playoffs. And yet, the front office often feels a step behind the moment.

This isn’t just about LeBron anymore. It’s about legacy, loyalty, and how franchises treat greatness in its twilight.

I hope I’m wrong. I hope they build a superteam around him and silence the doubters.

But if they don’t?

Don’t blame LeBron. He showed up—again. It’s time for the Lakers to finally match his faith.