LeBron James considering retirement after embarrassing Conference Finals exit
Lakers star LeBron James is uncertain if he will be on the team for the start of the 2023-24 NBA season and a possible retirement is under consideration.
According to Bleacher Report, LeBron will take as much time as possible to decide whether or not to continue next season after a disappointing exit in the Western Conference Finals to the Denver Nuggets, made even worse by the fact that it ended in a 4-0 sweep.
He has two years, $97 million remaining on his contract, but the final year is a player option.
LeBron on future plans
"I don't get a kick out of making a conference appearance. I've done it, a lot."
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) May 23, 2023
LeBron evaluates the Lakers' season. pic.twitter.com/EgNtDV2Op8
"I got a lot to think about," James said post-game. "Just personally, with me moving forward with the game of basketball, I got a lot to think about."
Despite the disappointing end to the season, the 38-year-old had a fantastic year statistically. The 19-time All-Star averaged 28.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per contest,