Xceed expectations ft. King James! LeBron James: ‘Not many’ seasons remain, not sure whether he’ll retire as a Laker, reaffirms his commitment to Team USA

LeBron James, 39, stated there are “not that many” seasons left in his illustrious career only hours before he made an NBA record 20 consecutive starts in an All-Star Game. James, who is currently in his 21st season as the NBA’s all-time top scorer, remarked, “I have not mapped out how many seasons I have left, I know it’s not that many.” James stated, “I am a Laker, I am happy and have been very happy being a Laker these last six years, and hopefully it stays that way.” James has a $51.4 million player’s option on his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers and has previously expressed a desire to play on the same team with his son, Bronny, who may enter the 2024 NBA Draft after his freshman season at USC. James has made it nearly a yearly ritual to voice his little displeasure with the team he plays for at the trade deadline, and his remarks follow suit. This time, he avoided speculating on his contract situation when questioned last week and instead shared an hourglass emoji on social media ahead of time. Regarding his possible retirement, James stated on Sunday, “I don’t know how long it is or which uniform I’ll be in.” “Hopefully it’s the Lakers—what a fantastic team with so many greats. It’s coming, albeit I’m not sure how it will end. It will definitely arrive. In 49 games, James’ average of 24.8 points is his lowest since his first campaign decades ago. He also averages 7.2 rebounds and 7.8 assists per game. He claimed he would participate in the NBA’s 73rd All-Star Game on Sunday in Indianapolis despite missing the Lakers’ most recent game on Wednesday due to an ankle ailment. James said candidly about his final years, saying he was “50-50” about declaring his retirement early so he could have a farewell season similar to that of Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan or retire sooner. His career has spanned two stops in Cleveland, one in Miami, and the final six seasons with Los Angeles, yielding four total titles and four NBA MVPs. James described it as “Tim Duncan-it.” James remarked, “There are moments when I feel like I guess I owe it to my fans who have followed me for more than 20 years, to be able to give them that moment, you know, where they give you your flowers in every city— and that seems cool.” “On the other hand, I’ve never been very good at taking compliments. I find it really strange. “I never really discussed it much, personally, visiting every city if that’s the case. I’m not sure how I would react. I’m not sure if I would be thrilled about it. Perhaps I’m just a youngster at heart. James reaffirmed his support for Team USA for the upcoming Olympics in Paris, but he also acknowledged that his health will, unavoidably, have an impact on his ability to play a significant role in what would be his fourth Games. James stated, “As things stand right now, I am healthy enough to be on the team and play at the level I know I could play at.” However, as you pointed out, there is still a third of the regular season remaining. I therefore have no idea what the future—if any—holds for (the) postseason. “You know, these tires have more mileage on them? However, if I genuinely believe in Team USA, which I do, then I will throw everything I have into representing our nation with the highest regard and playing for Team USA. James has been a key player in the recruiting process for this 2024 squad, which is predicted to have significant star power, as The Athletic first revealed in mid-September. He is aware that there should be no shortage of top assistance because other celebrities like Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, Anthony Davis, and many more are also included in the program’s 41-player pool, which will eventually be reduced to 12. “It’s certain that I don’t have to bear the burden,” declared James, the winner of two gold and one bronze medal. “In all the three teams I’ve been a part of, the 2004 team, the 2008 team, and the 2012 squad, I have never been required to bear a load. Simply said, my goal is to apply my strengths and give it my all on the floor whenever I can. “Obviously, I don’t know yet how the entire team will look, but based on some of the names, I know I won’t have to feel under pressure to lead the team when we play. The entire 12-man roster will be ready to play against any nation in the globe on any given night, both offensively and defensively.