Could LeBron James consider retiring this offseason?
On Monday night, James and the Lakers were bounced from the playoffs despite LeBron scoring 40 points in game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Nuggets.
LeBron James tonight:
40 Points
10 Rebounds
9 Assists
2 Steals
60% FGDid all he could. pic.twitter.com/tyaXI53uRp
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) May 23, 2023
When asked about his future, LeBron made it sound like he may contemplate retirement this offseason.
“We’ll see what happens going forward, I don’t know, I got a lot to think about to be honest just for me personally when it comes to the game of basketball.”
LeBron on the future: "I've got a lot to think about… Just for me personally going forward with the game of basketball, I've got a lot to think about" pic.twitter.com/MXqhuEWJly
— CJ Fogler account may or may not be notable (@cjzero) May 23, 2023
Update: Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes confirmed that LeBron is considering retirement.
BREAKING: Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is unsure if he’ll be with team when 2023-24 season starts in fall and retirement is under consideration, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. https://t.co/7M3WuEzwOL
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) May 23, 2023
Via Bleacher Report
Lakers star LeBron James is uncertain if he’ll be with the team when the 2023-24 season starts in the fall, and retirement is under consideration, league sources tell Bleacher Report, TNT.
LeBron has a lot to weigh, sources say.
James is expected to take his time in deciding if he’ll return for Year 21. He has two years, $97 million remaining on his contract, but the final year is a player option.