LeBron James has spoken about his future following the LA Lakers’ elimination in the playoffs on Monday night.
The Lakers were defeated 108-106 in the final seconds by the Nuggets on Monday night, condemning them to a 4-1 series loss and ending their playoff hopes for another year.
After his 30-point return failed to get Los Angeles over the line, LeBron refused to answer questions about his future in the City of Angels during his postgame press conference.
However, he took to social media on Tuesday night to break his silence somewhat and reveal that he hasn’t made an official decision yet.
“I have seen and heard many reports about my future,” he posted on X on Tuesday night. ‘I said it last night and I’ll say it again. I don’t know yet because I’m just thinking about spending time with my family and friends!
LeBron James spoke about his future after the LA Lakers’ elimination in the playoffs on Monday night
LeBron was unable to keep the Lakers’ playoff hopes alive as they fell to the Denver Nuggets.
The Lakers legend took to social media on Tuesday night to break his silence a bit.
“When you know after talking to the family, my advice and my representation on this, you will know.”
LeBron remained equally coy when asked about his next steps at his postgame press conference on Monday.
When asked, the NBA’s all-time leading point scorer simply suggested he has some things to think about over the summer.
Asked if he thought Monday’s game would be his last with the Lakers, the 39-year-old paused before saying, “Umm, I’m not going to answer that.”
LeBron may have the opportunity to play with his son, Bronny, if he continues his career next season after the 19-year-old recently declared he will enter the NBA Draft and transfer portal.
The Lakers are open to the idea of drafting Bronny, who played one season at USC, in an attempt to persuade LeBron to stay in Los Angeles for one more year, it was reported earlier Tuesday.
LeBron, who turns 40 in December, has repeatedly said he wants to end his career playing alongside Bronny.
However, after four straight playoff disappointments in Los Angeles, the all-time basketball great could try to revive his chances of landing a fifth NBA championship ring with another franchise next term.
LeBron chose not to answer a question about his future with the Lakers after Monday night’s loss.
The Lakers are reportedly interested in drafting Bronny if it means it will keep his father happy.
“Honestly, I just want to get home to the family and start looking at the calendar,” James said when asked if he’s thought about what’s next.
“Obviously I have one of my kids trying to decide whether to enter the draft or go back to school, I have another kid who is playing UBall right now, my daughter is playing volleyball and my wife is doing a lot of great things.” .
“So every once in a while it’s about family and then in a couple of months I’ll have to go to Las Vegas for training camp.”
LeBron has spent the last six seasons with the Lakers and won the NBA Championship in 2020.
Before his time in Los Angeles, the legendary forward rose to fame with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat, winning two rings with the latter and one with the former.
Knowing a win was necessary to keep his playoff hopes alive in Denver, LeBron scored 30 points as he desperately tried to carry the Lakers ahead as they trailed 3-1 in the first-round series.
However, in the end their efforts were not enough, as Jamal Murray’s 32-point return, which included a crucial double right at the end, was enough to win Game 5 for the defending champion Nuggets and book their spot in the Semifinals. of Conference. .
