Rich Paul, the CEO and founder of Klutch Sports Group, recently shared his perspective on Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James‘ NBA career trajectory during a SiriusXM conversation with Frank Isola and Brian Scalabrine.
Paul, who represents James and is also a close friend, suggested that James might have “two-to-three years left” in his impressive NBA journey.
James delivered remarkable statistics during the regular season, averaging 25.7 points, 8.3 assists, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.3 steals, shooting a career-best 54.0% from the floor and 41.0% from beyond the arc. This shift in his playing approach underscores his ability to adapt and maintain his significance in professional basketball. He clearly has a lot left in the tank.
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James hinted at his career’s inevitable but uncertain end, reflecting on his future and expressing a realistic view of his remaining years in the NBA.
“I’m not gonna play another 21 years, that’s for sure,” James said. “But, not very long. I don’t know when that door will close as far as when I’ll retire, but I don’t have much time left.”
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James remains focused on keeping the Lakers’ postseason hopes alive. As they entered Monday’s NBA playoff action, they were staring down a 3-1 series deficit against the reigning champion Denver Nuggets. Before Game 5, he averaged 27.3 points, 8.3 assists, and 6.3 rebounds in the series.
As the offseason approaches, all eyes will be on James’ decision regarding his player option for the 2024-25 season, with the possibility of free agency looming. There’s also speculation about whether he might extend his career to play alongside his son, Bronny.
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