LeBron’s Lakers Exit Puts an NBA Theory to the Test

Where will LeBron James play next season? That’s the question consuming basketball after reports emerged that James plans to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. Perhaps he will join the Golden State Warriors for a superteam championship run. Or maybe he’ll go home to Cleveland to finish his career where it started.But James’ decision isn’t just about where he'll finish his career. It’s about what happens when salary stops motivating an iconic superstar.