“I am a Laker, and I have been very happy being a Laker for the past six years, and I hope that it continues to be that way.” During a fifteen-minute news conference held in the hours leading up to Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game, Lakers legend LeBron James did not explicitly address the report that he turned down an offer to join Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors. However, he did announce that he would like to finish his career in Los Angeles.

 

 

The statement was made by James, who was about to make a record-breaking 20th appearance in the exhibition. “I am a Laker, and I’ve been very happy being a Laker for the last six years, and I hope that it stays that way,” James said. I am unable to provide a response to the question of how long it will be or what kind of uniform I will be wearing. One can only hope that it is with the Lakers. There are a lot of outstanding people working for this company. But we’ll see. I am not sure how it is going to come to an end, but it is going to happen. Undoubtedly, it is on its way.”

 

 

It is not yet known how soon the 39-year-old will be able to return. James is eligible to return to the Lakers for the upcoming season and has a player option worth $51.4 million. Alternatively, he might choose to enter unrestricted free agency or decline that agreement and re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers.”I have not mapped out how many seasons I have left,” according to James. “I know it’s not that many.”

 

 

James is also uncertain about whether he will want to end his career with a farewell tour or, as he put it, “just Tim Duncan it.” In the case of someone who has been the face of the league for the most of his 21 seasons, the reason might come as a surprise to you.

 

 

“I’m undecided,” he revealed. “I am going to tell you the truth. There are moments when I feel as though I owe it to my followers who have been coming along with me on this road for more than twenty years to be able to provide them with that moment, when it’s every city, and they give you your flowers or whatever the case may be. The flip side of the coin is that I’ve never been very good at accepting compliments, yet something about that feels cool. I am experiencing a peculiar sensation. To be honest, I haven’t actually discussed it that often.

 

 

He said, “It’s just a weird feeling for me,” expressing his sensitivity in a rare moment of openness. “I just don’t know how I would feel if I were to go to each city, if that is the case. I’ve seen Michael Jordan’s tour, I’ve seen Kobe Bryant’s tour, and I’ve seen a lot of people’ farewell tours. To be honest, I’m not sure if I’d feel good about it all. I might be the only child in the world. Oh, I have no idea.”The peroneal tendinopathy that James was experiencing in his left ankle caused him to sit out the final game before the All-Star break. In recent days, he has been receiving therapy, and he is scheduled to take part in the game on Sunday. However, he has stated, “I won’t be playing the entire game.”

 

 

“I’m trying to get my ankle as strong and back to where I feel confident I can finish these last 30 games of the season,” said James, whose Lakers are now in ninth place in the Western Conference. James’s Lakers have a record of 30-25. In order to provide my ankle with an additional opportunity to relax, I will go out there and run around with the young boys for a short period of time. After that, I will stop working out at some point. Due to the fact that we do not have a game until the end of the week, I will be going to get some further treatment tomorrow and continuing throughout this week. I’ll have to wait and see how it unfolds, but my health is without a doubt the most important thing for me. I’m trying to do what’s best for both myself and the team as a whole.

 

 

 

James dropped a hint about retiring after his Lakers were defeated by the Denver Nuggets, who went on to win the Western Conference championship, in the finals of the previous season. According to his current plans, he intends to compete in the Olympics for the fourth time after this season.

 

 

“I told myself before the season when I committed to being a part of the Olympic team, obviously it was all predicated on my health,” according to him. According to the current state of my health, I am in a position to be a member of the squad and to play at a level that I am confident I am capable of. This season is not yet over; there is still time remaining. Concerning the postseason, it is obvious that I do not have any knowledge of what the future holds.

 

 

The Olympic Games take place over a period of five and a half weeks, which means that more kilometers will be driven on these tires. If I am devoted to Team USA, which I am, then I will commit my mind, body, and soul to being out there for Team USA, representing our country with the utmost respect. I will do this because I am committed to Team USA.