According to a report on Feb. 19, James attended O'Neal and others before the All-Star break, and attended an NBA press conference just for him. On the spot, there was an inevitable topic that came up with the Warriors contacting the Lakers before the trade deadline to get James. James said that he only learned about it through the news, and he made it clear that he did not want to join the Warriors, and he wanted to retire with the Lakers. Allegedly, the Warriors tried to negotiate with the Lakers through their agent, but James himself didn't know about it until he saw the news. He said similar situations are not uncommon in the NBA, and sometimes players don't understand the communication between management and agents. James stressed that no one informed him in advance until he learned through the news that the Warriors were interested in him. He confirmed that he expressed his desire to stay with the Lakers to agent Rich Paul, which is why Paul turned down the Warriors. At the press conference, James once again emphasized his desire to end his career with the Lakers. He reflected on his time with the Lakers over the past six years and said that the Lakers are a great team, but he is still inconclusive about when he will retire. For now, he's more focused on this season's game, hoping that the Lakers can stay fit and go straight to the playoffs rather than the play-in tournament. James highlighted the Lakers' recent stellar performance and said the team is trying to maintain its form in hopes of making the playoffs. Although the Lakers are currently ninth in the West, they are moving forward with a strong momentum. As for the future, James said he will focus on the game in front of him and not think too much about retirement. He hopes to continue playing for the Lakers and achieve more on the court.
The atmosphere at the press conference was very enthusiastic, and reporters asked questions about James' future. James, on the other hand, responded to every question with a calm mind, showing his dedication to basketball and loyalty to the Lakers. The audience also expressed their support, looking forward to James continuing to play well with the Lakers.
Comments and interpretations of this incident are also enthusiastically launched on social **. Some fans expressed understanding of James' decision and expressed hope that he would be able to fulfill his wish to stay with the Lakers and retire. While others believe it was a wise decision, after all, the Lakers are an important stage in James' career, and he should end his basketball career here.
Regardless, James' decision will have a profound impact on the future of the Lakers. Whether he's going to be the Lakers and how his role on the team evolves will be in the spotlight. It is worth looking forward to the growing discussion about whether James will retire in the future. Some experts believe that as a 40-year-old player, James is nearing the end of his career, and retiring with the Lakers could be a perfect end. Others believe that James is still in top-level form and that he may have a few more seasons left to play, so the timing of his retirement is still unknown.
In addition to his statements on the court, James' agent, Rich Paul, also made some comments. He said James has always remained loyal to the Lakers and wants to end his career with this team. While some teams have expressed interest in James, James has never considered leaving the Lakers.
With this, the Lakers are also full of support and respect for James inside and outside. Team management has said they will respect James' decision and will fully support his career. Fans have also expressed their hope that James can stay with the Lakers and create more glorious basketball history here.
James' statement before the All-Star break has attracted widespread attention and heated discussions. Whether it's about his career or future retirement plans, it will be the focus of attention in the basketball world and fans. Over time, we will also witness James' great performances with the Lakers, as well as his illustrious chapter on the court.
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