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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