LeBron James Becomes NBA's Highest Paid Player With New Contract With The Cavaliers

LeBron James signs a three-year, $100 million deal to return in Cleveland making him the highest paid player in NBA history ($33.33 million per season) surpassing Mike Conley Jr.'s five-year, $153 million deal ($30.6 million per season)

James and the Cavaliers recently captured the 2016 NBA Championship even after being down 3-1 in the series against the Golden State Warriors.

The 2016 NBA Finals MVP averaged 25.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.4  steals per game in the regular season and averaged 26.3 points, 9.5 rebounds, 7.6 assists, 2.3 steals and 1.4 blocks.

The Cavaliers added depth on their point guard position drafting Kay Felder in the second round. They also acquired Mike Dunleavy Jr. via trade, signed Chris Andersen and re-signed Richard Jefferson this off-season. Their last off-season task is to re-sign J.R. Smith who is considered a big part of their Finals campaign against the Warriors.