How badly would you want LeBron James to remain a Laker and retire a Los Angeles Laker?” Jeanie Buss: “Well, I've always said I want to see him retire as a Laker. But he's going to be a free agent. It's really his decision to make. He is a valuable player in this league, even in his 23rd season. It's incredible what he's done. But, you know, the decision's going to be his, he's a free agent, and I'm sure he's going to look at all his opportunities. Or not. Maybe he just wants to go out quietly. I mean, certainly I think one of the biggest gifts that Kobe gave us was that he told us in November of his last season that it was going to be his last season. So we got a chance to celebrate him. And every city he went to, I think he was even blown away at the fans in Sacramento, the fans in Boston, really showing so much love to him. And I think that LeBron would probably experience the same thing. But I think it's really up to the individual what they are comfortable with. And so, you know, LeBron has all the cards.”
Jeanie Buss: “Certainly, we have our backs against the wall going into the playoffs with two starters injured. But he's managed to get us through the last two weeks of the regular season, which leads us to the amazing feats of LeBron James and what he continues to do on the court and really literally put a team on his back to lead us into the playoffs.”
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lol he is not going out quietly like he’s Tim Duncan
Bron has his own camera crew for a last dance type documentary……thats not going out quietly
Quietly? Hah. 😂😂😂
This reads like both sides keeping flexibility in public. I would still be surprised if they split unless the offseason roster plan totally stalls.
This is LeBron, who just six months ago faked a Decision announcement to promote some alcohol, that man is not going out quietly
Lebron laughing like ” bitch, I will play at least 2 more years”
He’s currently dominating as the #1 option on a playoff team. He’s not retiring
Quietly yeah right 😆
Will all the commenters crying about LeBron seeking attention post your apologies if LeBron does choose to retire without a tour?
Yeah they’re definitely planting this stuff cause he’s announcing the farewell tour this offseason lol
rumor says he’s terrified of getting clowned in stadiums, booed by the crowds or worse, with each passing game. This would make me priapic, admittedly.
I also don’t wanna see him attempt what Kobe did, and go out shooting. He doesn’t have the shot for that. If he attempts it, it’ll look worse than what Bam did. There would be free throws, flops, guys letting him stomp into the paint in 5 eurosteps and one dribble, half court crab walking, chasing down and blocking his own shot – etc etc.
Just go, kang bron
I don’t care what lebron does as long as it’s not on the lakers.
Maybe he’ll do a quiet-ish farewell (relatively speaking) but a massive even bigger than Jordan (production wise) last dance season type show ready to go on the spot lol idk.
Either way he’s a legend and deserves what he feels is cool. Draymond, they do love him like that lol
LeBron to the warriors. Steph LeBron and Dray gonna make one final run with giannis.
Bron wants a WWE entrance every single game for a record breaking two year farewell tour lmao
lebron want is to retire as champion and win his last ring with his son. Thats probably the best outcome for james family. thats why lebron giving his all this season accepting any role or any type of role just to win i can see how badly lebron james to win the finals this season. If that happens how good the documentary it will be lebron retire in 23yrs as a champion on top of that win his final ring with his son. i know its quiet far from reality but i hope its happen this is the best outcome for nba if that happens 😂
Bron go out quietly? Sure buddy.
Even if Bron wanted to go out quietly(he doesn’t), there is a 0% chance Nike doesn’t make him do one. That is a billion dollar business
It would be so baller if he retired without a tour.
If he wants to go out quietly, staying on the lakers being overshadowed by Luka seems like a good way to do that
Feels like they’re just fighting for leverage, Bron ain’t retiring without a tour.
This is such a weird thing to care about considering buss left months ago and is not affiliated with the Lakers really at all so who cares what she thinks
Everybody arguing about a retirement tour, I want to see him keep playing because he’s still really good
It’s not like the NFL where continuing to play is putting your physical livelihood at risk for the rest of your life, I want to see if he can play until 45 and still be better than most of the other guys in the league
I never bought into it before but I’d love to see him MLE onto the Cavs and ride out that way
Saves the negative press of LA not wanting him, he chose to return home!
Saves the negative press of not being able to get the max he wants, he took a paycut to return home!
Also, honestly a way higher chance to win a title next year lol. East is weaker, and the Cavs have always just needed a 3+some more playoff resilient guys
Harden/Mitchell/LeBron/Mobley/Allen
And a solid bench between Strus, Wade, Tyson, Ellis, Merrill, Schroeder(idk who’s expiring)
Lebron will have his wine tour, drinking a glass on every city, while playing.
Go team up with Wardell Stephen Curry II, Bron Bron, for your farewell tour
Nobody wants a LeBron retirement tour more than other NBA Owners. Ticket sales will go crazy for a random Tuesday night Pelicans game
While I don’t think he’ll be doing “the Decision 2”, there is no chance he (or the teams he’s on) plans to silently fade out.
There is a lot of money to be made on his retirement tour, by both his team and opposing teams he will visit.
He’s going to sign a 1 year deal with the Cavs and announce the farewell tour in the offseason.
“Cleveland This is For You: One Last Ride”
Silver wants LeBron to play, at least one more season. He won’t let the cash cow go away quietly.
Cavs seem perfect no?
It’s a team set up already for success. Multiple ball handlers. Elite defensive bigs.
It’s his hometown. The path in the east is way easier.
Crazy how this man is in retirement talks but also the best player in a playoff team right now.
I hope he leaves. He should go where he’s wanted for his last couple seasons.
Hahahahahah Le drama going out quietly… hahahahahah that is a good one.
If the Lakers hold the rights to Bronny then Bron doesn’t hold all the cards and Buss would know this.
>Maybe he just wants to go out quietly.
Given LeBron’s personality, this absolutely will not happen.
Back to the Cavs!
If Lebron is willing to get paid less, the Lakers should definitely give the extension. But, if he insists on getting paid close to max, then the Lakers should let him leave.
Crazy that he was drafted the same year as Carson Palmer and considering how long Carson has been retired
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