LeBron James declared one aim above all others when he returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014. "My goal is still to win as many titles as possible, no question," he explained in his now famous Sports Illustrated letter proclaiming his homecoming.

LeBron James made the surprising decision to pick up his $52.6 million player option instead of signing a new max deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Cavaliers Fans Bracing for LeBron James Return After Lakers News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has exercised his $52.6 million player option for next season. While things had been trending in this direction, there was a more unexpected twist to the news on Sunday.