LeBron James dropped a bomb on the NBA world after losing Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets and being swept out of the Western Conference Finals by revealing he’s contemplating retirement after this tumultuous season.
A person familiar with LeBron expressed skepticism to Mark Medina of The Sporting Tribune about the 38-year-old forward’s possible retirement after the 2023 Playoffs.
“He still loves the game and is still playing at a high level. So, I don’t see it.”
James is used to being one of the absolute best players in the game. Given the competitive nature of their series loss to the Nuggets, he should not have gotten swept with the Lakers. His inability to be the difference-maker he was in his younger days could be playing a part in this decision.
A Summer Of Confusion For The Lakers
The Lakers now have to prepare for the possibility of their franchise star retiring with two years left on his contract. While James leaving opens up their salary book to acquire a star, there aren’t any difference-making No. 1 options in free agency, meaning that LA will have to go into next season with an incomplete roster and unclear direction if Anthony Davis isn’t moved in response to LeBron’s retirement.
Most people don’t think James will walk away from the game so abruptly for a reason. This man is a marketing genius and has been promoting his personal aspiration of playing with his son, Bronny. In addition, a LeBron James farewell tour will be something that will be hard for him to pass up.
Whether this is a way to put pressure on the Lakers to make big moves in free agency or a 20-year veteran dealing with the mortality of his own career, James’ basketball story doesn’t feel complete just yet.
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