LeBron James Drops Crucial Update On His Retirement Plans: “It’s Up To My Spirit. I Can Still Produce At A High Level, As I Showed This Year…”

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In the aftermath of an ugly and disappointing season, there was one question on the minds of every Lakers fan Sunday night: what comes next for LeBron James?

With 19 seasons under his belt, and his latest one being the worst of all, one has to wonder just how close he is to stepping away from the game for good.

Luckily, James addressed the topic in his exit interview yesterday and set the record straight on where his head is at right now.

(via Clutch Points)

“How long can I play at this level? I mean, it’s up to my health,” James said. “It’s up to my spirit. It’s up to my motivation. The great thing for me is I get an opportunity now to be around my boys and watch those guys through their AAU tournaments and their summer ball. And that for the last five years has motivated me to come back — just watching them and watching their circuit. I don’t have a cap on how long I want to play. I don’t want to say this or that. My wife doesn’t want to hear that, if it’s longer than a certain amount of years. But, I can still produce at a high level, as I showed this year for sure.”

When it comes to his performance on the court, LeBron hasn’t lost a beat. This season, the King averaged 30.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game on 52.4% shooting. He is still an absolutely dominant force.

Of course, James also missed 26 games this season — which ranks among the most in his career. For No. 23, it’s all that missed time (and the missed games from Anthony Davis) that is most to blame for the shocking number of losses.

But no matter where you point the finger, LeBron can still perform at a high level on the basketball court and there’s no reason for him to quit now. With the right moves this summer and the right coach in place, it could be all the King needs to lead his team to glory in 2023. We will all find out soon enough.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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