The 2023 Playoffs ended in heartbreak for the Lakers and LeBron James, as the team lost one of the most competitive sweeps in recent history to the Denver Nuggets. The series sweep prompted James to consider his retirement from the game in a press conference.
With fans speculating on his status, James himself confirmed his intention to come back for next season. Fans were overjoyed at the news, reacting on Twitter.
LeBron James:
“The day I can’t give the game everything on the floor is the day I’ll be done. Lucky for you guys, that day is not today.” 👑👑👑
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) July 13, 2023
One fan called him LeDurability for being able to come back for yet another season of the NBA.
LeDurability pic.twitter.com/KzsqQBAkJw
— Marathon Pace 🏁 (@marathonpace67) July 13, 2023
Fans joked about LeBron’s post-sweep retirement plans having disappeared.
Lebron unretiring after successfully derailing the sweep conversation pic.twitter.com/jd8fuHBPQw
— Pepé Silvia ⚜️ (@SlayYoung23) July 13, 2023
Fans joked about how Michael Jordan stans will be very upset at the news.
https://twitter.com/ReadTheBioNgga/status/1679312153235341313
Another fan thinks James will be pushed into thinking about retirement next season anyway after the Nuggets beat them again.
He will rethink that statement once the Nuggets spank him again next season
— 🥷🏽 (@MaGoated) July 13, 2023
More Jordan comparisons floated out, as LeBron is comfortably outpacing Jordan’s longevity in both years and accomplishments.
https://twitter.com/JamesEdrick3/status/1679316673512218625
Many fans thought it was cheesy for Bron to announce he’ll return when most people assumed he will.
https://twitter.com/LyonGives/status/1679312267538571264
Fans were super excited to see LeBron back and credited his eating and physical regime for keeping him in good shape.
20 more years of Lebron because he took care of his body pic.twitter.com/wvcH8JaIkc
— Pepé Silvia ⚜️ (@SlayYoung23) July 13, 2023
LeBron averaged 28.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 6.8 assists in 55 games last season, so he clearly has something to offer. However, he shouldn’t have to offer the services of being the primary scoring option every night by virtue of his age and the miles on his body.
LeBron James’ Return Was Imminent
Very few people actually bought the reports of James contemplating retirement when it actually happened, so it’s no surprise to see him back. He clearly has unfinished business in the league that he wants to accomplish. A title is still at the top of that list this season, as the Lakers have made solid moves to surround him and Anthony Davis with depth.
From next season, LeBron’s priority is going to be taking care of Bronny in the league and possibly playing against him. LeBron cannot control where Bronny gets drafted. He was last mocked to be the 17th pick next season and go to the Atlanta Hawks, a place where James even hinted at joining to play alongside Bronny,
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