LeBron James to consider retiring this offseason

After getting swept by the Denver Nuggets, The Los Angeles Lakers joined 26 other teams to begin their offseason on Monday night. Like many teams that were ruled out before the Finals, they have several decisions to make this summer, as they only have six players under contract for next season, but the biggest decision is the one that’s out of their hands.

In its post-match press conferenceLeBron James concluded his talk with the media offering some cryptic comments about his future, saying he has “a lot to think about” regarding his future in basketball. James is dealing with a foot injury for which he opted not to have surgery to make the playoffs, and after 20 seasons and becoming the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, there is apparently doubt on his mind. about whether he wants to or not. continue his career as Chris Haynes reported after Monday’s loss.

Lakers star LeBron James isn’t sure if he’ll be with the team when the 2023-24 season begins in the fall, and retirement is being considered, league sources told Bleacher Report, TNT.

James also confirmed retirement is a possibility for ESPN’s Dave McMenamin as he left the arena.

LeBron has gone on record dozens of times about his desire to play with Bronny, who just committed to USC next fall, and to do so, James would need to play two more years (which is the remaining length of his current contract with the Los Angeles Lakers). Lakers). ). That’s why it’s disturbing to hear that he’s considering retirement, but then again, this is a 38-year-old coming off his 20th season dealing with a foot injury.

He’s climbed the mountain time and time again, and after this latest effort and with the Lakers’ ability to build a contender around him at this slightly shady spot, James is at least wondering if it’s worth going back for another try.