The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James find themselves in a rather uncomfortable situation. It might be the first time in LeBron’s career that he cannot flex his muscles over an organization and demand more respect.

Dončić will be eligible to sign a 4-year extension with Los Angeles worth up to $228 million after Aug. 2, but recent reports have indicated that the Slovenian superstar could choose to sign on for less in the interim in exchange for opportunity to completely re-shape the NBA free agency landscape in a few short years.

Lakers All-Star LeBron James congratulates someone from his past, which could only further fuel trade speculation.