LeBron James said he could be one of the NBA's top players for another five to seven years if he wanted to.
James boasted about his skill level after recovering from an unknown illness, saying he was playing at a “high level” despite being “so young and so old” based on his time in the NBA. He said it was “hilarious” to see him there. .
“For 10 years in my 30s, I woke up in the morning and was like, 'Oh my god, I'm 40 already?'” James said, according to ESPN.
James is the NBA's all-time leader in minutes played, field goal attempts, points and turnovers, and even at age 40, he still has impressive numbers.
The forward recently became the 32nd player in NBA history to play a game in his 40s, and the second player to play 22 seasons, joining Vince Carter.
“Honestly, if I really wanted to, I would probably only be able to play this game at a high level for about another year – which is weird to even say that – but probably another five to seven years. I think he can play for about 2020,” James said. added. “But I have no intention of doing so.”
The Ohio native added that he wants to finish his career in Los Angeles with the Lakers, and after sharing the court with his son LeBron “Bronny” James Jr. in the opening game, he has no goals left to accomplish. he said. 2024-2025 season.
LeBron James (left) and his son Bronny James (right).Photo by Harry Howe/Getty Images
“I came here to play the last stage of my career.”
James admitted he doesn't think his Lakers can win the NBA Championship, but said he probably wouldn't change his plans if the team was worthy of a championship.
“It's not going to change my career in any sense or way, so I don't know if that's going to determine whether I stay long or not,” James continued.
“Please, please [my career] It ends here. That would be the plan. I came [to Los Angeles] It's about playing the last stage of my career and finishing it here,” James declared.
Despite stating that he had no intention of extending his career over those five years, James is still averaging 23.5 points per game, shooting 49.6% from the field, nine assists, and 7.9 rebounds per game in 2024. He is also two years removed from scoring 28.9 points per game in 2022-2023 and 30.3 points the season before that.
Lakers coach JJ Redick said he's “not worried” about LeBron's recent illness, adding that LeBron was “just under a little under the weather.”
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