LeBron James’ growing obsession with golf is cited as one of the potential factors that could keep him in Los Angeles.
There is growing speculation that LeBron James could leave the Los Angeles Lakers to potentially join either the Cleveland Cavaliers or the Golden State Warriors to finish his career.
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However, given the Lakers’ current strong run of form, there is also increasing belief that LeBron may remain in Los Angeles for another year to conclude his illustrious career.
According to ESPN, while family is the main reason LeBron would want to stay in Los Angeles, there are additional factors that could keep him there.
“Beyond the money, the reasons James would want to stay are obvious,” ESPN reports.
“His wife, Savannah, and 11-year-old daughter, Zhuri, live with him in his recently renovated Brentwood estate. Bronny has a partially guaranteed contract with the Lakers next season.”
“And his other son, Bryce, plays basketball at the University of Arizona, a short flight away. The offices for Klutch Sports and Uninterrupted, run by his close friends and business partners, Paul and Maverick Carter, are in Los Angeles.”
Beyond family, his growing passion for golf could also influence his decision to remain in Los Angeles.
“Another motivator, mentioned to ESPN by several league sources when asked to assess James’ situation, can’t be overlooked: It’s hard to beat Southern California’s year-round climate and golf courses to fuel his growing obsession,” ESPN notes.
For now, it remains to be seen what will happen next, as James continues to lead the Lakers, who are currently third in the Western Conference with a 49–26 record.
At 41 years old, LeBron has appeared in 54 games this season, averaging 20.9 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists per game.
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