“It is coming…” LeBron James gets honest about uncomfortable retirement and talks timeline for career end – SportsVikings

The NBA All-Star weekend ended on Sunday. LeBron James made his 20th All-Star game appearance this year. He has been in the league for 21 years now; he has one of the longest careers among NBA players. During the press conference of the event, the Los Angeles Lakers forward talked about approaching his retirement and his plans regarding his future.

James was asked as he is more at the end of his career, which he seemed to completely agree with. Then the reporter continued to ask if James had made any plans regarding the years until his retirement and also of his future with his current team. James responded by saying he has not planned the amount of seasons to his retirement, but they are not plenty.

He spoke about the process of retirement. James has not decided whether it will be a farewell tour or not. Despite agreeing that he owes it to his fans, he also feels uncomfortable with all the praise and love he receives. That decision is yet to be taken. However, he expressed that he enjoyed being a Laker for six years and wants to be a Laker when he retires.

I have not mapped out how many seasons I have left. I know it’s not many– I am a Laker. I’ve been very happy being a Laker the last 6 years, and hopefully it stays that way– I don’t know how it’s going to end, but it’s coming.

LeBron James has had one of the best careers in the history of the NBA. He holds many of the most important records in the league. And he is already considered one of the best to ever play the game. Being the oldest player in the league and playing in his 21st year, retirement may not be long ahead for the veteran.

LeBron James reacts to rumors regarding joining the Warriors

Last week one of the biggest news came that shook the NBA world. It was reported that the Golden State Warriors approached the Lakers to acquire LeBron James just before the trade deadline. But the Lakers declined the offer. NBA fans were surprised to know that in the future there might be a chance they will get to see James and Stephen Curry play together.

LeBron James talks about joining Stephen Curry and the Warriors (Image via Sports Illustrated)

James and Curry are amongst the most favorite and loved players in the NBA. Fans were curious about the offer getting rejected and if both the players had any say in the decision. James was asked about the news during the Inside the NBA on TNT show. To which he responded by saying that he also heard the news only when it came out, and he was not informed by his team regarding the trade.

Curry was also asked about the news a few days prior during a post-game interview, to which he responded by saying that most teams in the NBA try to acquire the best players possible during the trade deadline. But he was surprised that the news went public, which was supposed to be kept private.