For those nestled under a rock, James picked up his $52.6 million player option Sunday, and his agent, Rich Paul, paired that announcement with some words designed to pressure the Lakers into improving their roster as much as possible.

LeBron James opted into the $52.6 million player option in his contract to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers next season, agent Rich Paul announced.

LeBron James declared one aim above all others when he returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014. "My goal is still to win as many titles as possible, no question," he explained in his now famous Sports Illustrated letter proclaiming his homecoming.