I don't know what the maximum allowable in the CBA, for a 17-year tenured player like LBJ ........... IMO it matters very little at this point.
Any team that Lebron picks (HEAT/CAVS/LAKERS), will pay what they can, what Lebron wants. It's that simple.
Though, Lebron will always be 'underpaid', since his overall value will far exceed what he'll officially receive as NBA salary ........... the cost impact and revenues he brings to his team and city'/state, is immense.
Hehe, it's just curious to me (and some) that Lebron signed an extension with the LAKERS, whereas he didn't with his hometown CAVS (his return).
Iba din talaga ang hatak nang Los Angeles - marquee franchise, Hollywood, lifestyle, great weather, etc.