James Announces Retirement Plans!
Due to the time difference, today marks LeBron James' 40th birthday! Here's wishing him a happy birthday and hoping that this old guy can continue playing for a few more years, keep challenging himself, and breaking through his limits!
It must be said that Lao Zhan is really popular, with several blessings from the NBA official.
It's worth mentioning that when talking about Lao Zhan, one cannot help but mention another "old man," Stephen Curry. Both were born in the same hospital, and their jersey sales are still among the best sellers.
On this day, James also talked about many things.
Talking about turning 40, James finds it hard to believe. After today's team training, James said: I've been playing for 10 years since my 30s, and then I wake up feeling like, 'Damn, you're already 40?'
However, James still believes that his competitive state is at a young age and he can perform at a high level.
In response, James said: Honestly, if I really wanted to, I could probably play at a high level for another 5-7 years, but I won't do that. Additionally, James also expressed that if he really retires, he will miss basketball games, but he will not make a comeback!
Regarding the two new signings by the team, James welcomes them, but this will not change his career. He also knows that the team is currently not a championship contender, but this is not necessarily a bad thing, as it proves that the team has a lot of room for improvement.
Of course, what everyone cares most about is when James will retire?
In response, when asked if he would end his career with the Lakers, James said: "I think this is my plan, I hope to end my career here."
"I came here to embark on the final journey of my career, and then end my career here. I am very clear that basketball is a business, and my relationship with this team is self-evident. I hope that before the end of my career, I don't have to go anywhere else."
It must be said that James is really clear-headed. It's really unnecessary to leave the team in the late stages of his career, even if there's no chance of winning a championship. Otherwise, he would be left with a chorus of criticism, ruining his reputation, which would be a loss.
Finally, James once again mentioned his eldest son, Bronny, still immersed in the joy of father-son competition, he sighed: You came to the NBA as an 18-year-old kid, and now you sit here as a 40-year-old, 22-season veteran and a 20-year-old NBA player. So, that's cool.