LeBron James opted into the final year of his contract on Sunday, tying him to the Los Angeles Lakers for at least one more season.

After 22 seasons, LeBron James can finally check off a new first — opting into the final year of his contract.

Included in the report by ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania that James was picking up his player option was a quote from his agent, Rich Paul. Paul stressed that James wants to compete for a championship and that he knows Los Angeles is building for the future around Luka Doncic.