LeBron James, whose record-setting 23rd campaign finished with a 115-110 defeat to the OKC in Game 4 of the 2nd-round sweep of Los Angeles, didn’t reveal if he will continue his career in the NBA and if he does, if he will be playing for the Lakers.
“I believe you already asked me so many times about retirement, and I already answered. The answer is the same: I don’t know,” shared LeBron. We just lost the series against Oklahoma City, and right now I don’t know what will happen in the future with my career.”
The Lakers superstar was on the court for 40 minutes against the Thunder and finished with 24 points and a match-high 12 boards as the Lakers led in the final 60 seconds vs. the defending NBA champs, but could not finish the job and win even one game in the West Conference ½ finals.
“I did the best that I could do on the court,” added James, who missed a driving floater attempt with less than 21 seconds on the clock until the end of the match, and Los Angeles trailing by 1.
LeBron James on his future:
"I don’t know what the future holds for me … I’ll go back and recalibrate with my family and talk with them, spend some time with them, and when the time comes, you guys will know what I decide to do.”pic.twitter.com/zTpxHWi00T
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