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After getting swept by the Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Lakers joined 26 other teams in beginning their offseason on Monday night. Like many teams that were bounced before the Finals, they have a number of decisions to make this summer, as they have just six players under contract for next season, but the biggest decision is one that’s out of their hands.
In his postgame press conference, LeBron James concluded his talk with the media by offering some cryptic remarks about his future, saying he has “a lot to think about” with regards to his basketball future. James is dealing with a foot injury that he opted against having surgery on to make the playoff run he did, and after 20 seasons and becoming the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, there is apparently some doubt creeping into his mind about whether he wants to continue his career, as Chris Haynes reported following Monday’s loss.
Lakers star LeBron James is uncertain if he’ll be with the team when the 2023-24 season starts in the fall, and retirement is under consideration, league sources tell Bleacher Report, TNT.
James also confirmed that retirement is a possibility to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin as he left the arena.
LeBron James to ESPN on his thought process going into the offseason:
Q: When you say you got to think about stuff, what thread should we be pulling on that?
A: "If I want to continue to play."
Q: As in next year?
A: "Yeah."
Q: You would walk away?
A: "I got to think about it."
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) May 23, 2023
LeBron has gone on record dozens of times about his desire to play with Bronny, who just committed to go to USC next fall, and to do so, James would need to play two more years (which is the length remaining on his current Lakers contract). That’s why it is jarring to hear that retirement is under consideration, but then again, this is a 38-year-old coming off his 20th season and dealing with a foot injury.
He has climbed the mountain again and again, and after this latest effort and with the Lakers’ ability to build a contender around him at this point a bit murky, James is at least wondering if it’s worth coming back for another try.
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Published Date: 05-27-2023
Frequently Asked Questions
Who invented basketball
Although the exact origins of basketball remain a mystery, it is widely believed that James Naismith, a teacher at Springfield College (now YMCA) Training School, in Springfield, Massachusetts, created the game in 1891. Naismith established the basics of the game and then nailed a basket with peaches onto an elevated track. He formed nine teams from his 18-member class and began to teach them the basics. Original version included a soccer ball and two baskets of peaches attached to each end of a gymnasium. Players could only shoot at the basket from below; goaltending was not yet a part of the game. The game gradually spread across America, and by the early 1900s, basketball had become an organized sport with professional teams playing in large arenas. It's one of today's most popular games.
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The NBA Draft, an annual event that allows teams to select eligible players for the league, is an annually held event. The draft takes place each June and is divided into two rounds with each team receiving one pick. The order of the draft is determined by the teams' records from the previous season, with the worst team getting the first pick and the best team getting the last pick. The draft allows international and college players to be selected by teams. This is a crucial event for teams, as it allows them acquire new talent and builds their rosters. This is also a great opportunity for players to move from international or college leagues to the NBA.
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Mark Eaton held the all-time block records of 456 and blocks per match (5.56) during 1984-1985. The NBA's single-season record for Eaton is 256, which is the most ever set.
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The answer to this question is subjective and will likely be debated among fans for years. Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics hold the most NBA championships with 17 titles. Chicago Bulls enjoyed their peak in the 1990s when six titles were won under Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson. The San Antonio Spurs have won five titles since 1999. In the same decade, the Golden State Warriors has won four. The Philadelphia 76ers in the 1980s, Kobe-Shaq Lakers in the 2000s and LeBron James's Miami Heat team, which won back-to-back NBA championships 2012 and 2013, are just a few other notable NBA teams.
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The NBA salary limit is a cap that restricts the total salary for each team. The league determines this limit each year. This limit is set by the league each year to ensure equal playing field between teams. It prevents teams from signing multiple high-priced athletes and creates an unfair advantage. The cap must be kept below the teams' level in order to trade or sign free agents. They can surpass it if there are certain exceptions such as signing players with Bird rights or offering contracts with player salaries that count against the cap with the rest being paid out in bonuses. The league has a salary cap that is integral to the league. It helps ensure a level playing field for all teams.
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- The 2013–14 season opened with 92 international players on the opening night rosters, representing 39 countries and over 20 percent of the league. (en.wikipedia.org)
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