LeBron James has responded to rumors regarding his future following the Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff elimination on Monday night.
I’ve seen, heard a lot of reports about my future. I said it last night and I’ll say it again. I do not know yet as I’m only thinking about spending time with my family & friends! When I know after speaking with the fam, my counsel as
— LeBron James (@KingJames) May 1, 2024
After the Lakers’ 108-106 loss to the Denver Nuggets, James was asked about his impending retirement and whether Monday night’s game will be his final with the team.
He responded with, “I’m not going to answer that.” There have been reports about James’ future, with one saying that he intends to play in the league for another two seasons. Another story suggested that James would return to the Lakers for a two- or three-year contract.
I’ve seen, heard a lot of reports about my future. I said it last night and I’ll say it again. I do not know yet as I’m only thinking about spending time with my family & friends! When I know after speaking with the fam, my counsel as
— LeBron James (@KingJames) May 1, 2024
However, James resorted to social media to emphasize that he has not made a decision and is currently focused on spending time with his family and friends.
James has a player option for the 2024-25 season, but he could turn it down and sign a max extension. He has indicated a desire to continue playing and has reached his goals in the NBA.
James is still in the process of finalizing his decision. The Lakers were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, and all eyes are on James as he considers his options. LeBron James’ social media post attempted to answer rumors regarding his future and clarify his current state of mind.
Following the Lakers’ loss to the Nuggets, James declined to provide a final response about his future. He stated a desire to spend time with his family and friends before making any decisions. The Lakers veteran has been cryptic about his future move, implying that he needs time to consider.
The Lakers are reportedly considering drafting James’ kid, Bronny, to keep him happy and possibly persuade him to stay in Los Angeles for another year. However, James may explore joining another team to win his fifth NBA title.
Regardless, his priority right now is to spend time with his family. LeBron James has been with the Lakers for the past six seasons, and he won the NBA Championship with them in 2020. Before joining the Lakers, he was successful with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat, winning three NBA championships in his career.
In a recent playoff game against the Nuggets, James scored 30 points in the last seconds to keep the Lakers’ playoff chances alive. However, the Nuggets won the game and proceeded to the Conference Semifinals.
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