LeBron James is nearing the end of his career. LeBron James trade rumors have ignited over the last couple of days after Shams Charania reported on the 40-year-old star opting in to his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. Many are starting to wonder: Is LeBron leaving the Lakers? A leaked conversation from a private dinner may show that LeBron’s retirement could have him leaving the Lakers before a trade ever does.
‘It remains to be seen whether James will reach season No. 24 or beyond. James went out to dinner in New York this past week with his wife, Savannah, Miami Heat big man Kevin Love and his wife, Kate, and other confidants, and one of the dinner guests posted a snippet of the night to Instagram where James can be heard saying, “[Savannah] wants me to f—ing retire in the next year or so.”’
ESPN’s Shams Charania added this little snippet in his report on LeBron’s player option and potential trade request.
So, whether it is through a trade or retirement, the answer to: Is LeBron leaving the Lakers? Is probably yes.
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It may not happen this year, or even next, but LeBron’s retirement is coming soon. Knowing LeBron, we can expect a full season goodbye tour. So, although this leaked Instagram video has some thinking that family pressure could push LeBron’s retirement date up, it would be shocking if the whole world didn’t get at least a final season warning.
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