LeBron’s $52M Dilemma: Underpaid or Time to Retire? | HARD PASS Ep. 10

HARD PASS with Doug Kezirian

LeBron’s $52M Dilemma: Underpaid or Time to Retire? | HARD PASS Ep. 10

LeBron James just opted in for a record-breaking 23rd NBA season at $52.6 million—but is that too much, or somehow not enough? As pressure mounts from his family, his agent, and a shaky Lakers roster, the question isn’t just about legacy—it’s about value. What does the King really owe…to himself, to the game, or to winning one last ring?

HARD PASS Ep.10

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Welcome to HARD PASS with Doug Kezirian, your courtside ticket to everything basketball — from buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else.

On today’s episode:

Hoop Scoop – LeBron opts in at $52.6M for year 23 — but is the King underpaid, or should he take a pay cut?

Distant Replay – How a Hollywood film and 1.52% lottery odds turned Shaq and Penny into Magic.

Marquee Matchup – Caitlin Clark’s injury stirs up WNBA storylines — can the Fever hold the spotlight without her?

Betting 101 – Mercury futures skyrocket while Valkyries dominate the spread — we break down the best angles.

I’m Doug Kezirian, and this is HARD PASS, brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

Today’s Segments

00:00 Intro

00:39 The Hoop Scoop

08:50 Heat Check

09:25 Marquee Matchup

11:20 Betting 101

14:30 Distant Replay

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