NBA legend LeBron James ' new record-breaking contract has been called into question, with one American pundit comparing his earnings to NFL great Tom Brady.
James, 37, has signed a new two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $97.1million (£82.1m), representing a slight increase on his previous per-season salary. The contract also makes him the highest earner in NBA history, surpassing Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant with $532m (£450m) in guaranteed career wages.
But broadcaster Skip Bayless—who has long been among James' most outspoken critics—lamented the extension when compared to Brady's earnings. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback retired earlier in the year only to announce his comeback 40 days later.
