Lakers' LeBron James would give up nearly $100M if he decides to end his NBA career this offseason

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After the Lakers were eliminated from the postseason Monday, four-time NBA champion LeBron James hinted he might step away from basketball.

James just finished his 20th season in the NBA and delivered an impressive 40-point performance during the Lakers' Game 4 loss in the Western Conference finals.

"I don't like to say it's a successful year because I don't play for anything besides winning championships at this point in my career," James told reporters after the game.

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LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena Dec. 16, 2018, in Washington, D.C. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

"You know, I don't get a kick out of making a conference (finals) appearance. I've done it, a lot. And it's not fun to me to not be able to be a part of getting to the Finals. … But we'll see. We'll see. We'll see what happens going forward. I don't know. I don't know. I've got a lot to think about to be honest."

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Aside from the fact James is still one of the league's top players, he has significant financial incentive to continue his NBA career.

In August, James signed a two-year, $97 million contract extension with the Lakers. The deal kicks in next season.

According to Sportrac, James will make around $47 million if he plays in the 2023-24 season. He could play on a player option for the 2024-25 campaign, which would pay him more than $50 million.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reacts after scoring against the Washington Wizards during the first half of a game Dec.