LeBron James Considering Retirement After WCF Exit, 20 NBA Seasons

In a shocking revelation, sources from the league have disclosed that Lakers superstar LeBron James is uncertain about his future with the team when the 2023-24 NBA season commences in the fall. Retirement is now being considered as an option, according to reports from Bleacher Report and TNT.

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“I’m currently unsure if I’ll return when the new season starts,” James informed Bleacher Report. “There’s a lot for me to contemplate.”

The decision-making process for LeBron is expected to take time, as he contemplates whether he will return for his 21st year in the NBA. Despite having two years and $97 million left on his contract, the final year is a player option, giving him the flexibility to decide.

This revelation follows the Lakers’ unfortunate sweep by the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals on Monday night.

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“Personally, as I look ahead with my basketball career, I have much to ponder,” James stated after the game.

If this marks the end of LeBron’s illustrious 20-year career, he will leave the game as the all-time leading scorer, having surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar this season, and also as the all-time leading scorer in playoff history, holding an impressive 2,036-point lead over the second-place holder, Michael Jordan.

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Throughout this season, LeBron has expressed a strong desire to play alongside his oldest son, Bronny, who is projected to be part of the 2024 NBA Draft class.

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Despite being 38 years old, LeBron remained one of the league’s top performers this year, earning a spot on the All-NBA Third Team. Throughout the season, the 19-time All-Star averaged an impressive 28.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game. These contributions were pivotal in guiding the Lakers to the Western Conference Finals, even after a challenging start with a 2-10 record.

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As the 2023 offseason approaches, the Los Angeles Lakers have approximately $29.6 million in available cap space, as reported by Spotrac. With only six players officially under contract for the 2023-24 season, including James, Davis, Vanderbilt, Beasley, and Mo Bamba, there is significant flexibility for the team moving forward.

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