Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht envisions himself playing alongside LeBron James for several more years.

As the Los Angeles Lakers enter the offseason, one of the biggest questions around the team is what the future holds for star forward LeBron James. James has a player option for $52.6 million, and many are expecting him to opt into the deal.

Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during the first half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images