Overview

• He shed substantial weight this summer, reaching his leanest form since his 2018 rookie year according to Men’s Health.
• On NBC’s Today Show, he promoted his Jordan Brand sneaker line and deliberately avoided contract talk to comply with NBA fines.
• He will be eligible to sign a four-year extension worth up to $229 million with the Lakers starting August 2 under league rules.
• The transformation bolsters his MVP credentials and is aimed at easing playmaking responsibilities alongside LeBron James.
• He affirmed his desire for LeBron James to retire as a Laker and positioned their dynamic as central to title hopes.