We have to admit that although the All-Star Weekend game is in full swing and many players are immersed in a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere, the rumors about some stars have always attracted the attention of many fans and the media!
Among them, as the league's top star, LeBron James's future career planning has always been a matter of opinion.
After all, considering James's contract, his current physical condition and competitive status, and the Lakers' record and ranking this season, it can be said that there are indeed many variables and uncertainties about whether James's Lakers career can continue!
And only one night after returning to Cleveland, James personally delivered two major news, and responded positively to rumors of returning to the Cavaliers, as well as the destination of the final season of his career!
According to an interview with Steveland veteran sports journalist Jason Lloyd, when asked about returning to the Cavaliers and starting a third career as a Cavaliers, James said: "The door to returning to the Cavaliers has not been closed, and my future is not yet determined.
In fact, the return of James to the Cavaliers is not empty, and it can even be said that it has been around for a long time!
After all, for every professional player, being able to retire from his hometown team and end his basketball career is definitely a player's dream and the best destination.
Moreover, the city of Cleveland is indeed of great significance to LeBron James himself, so we obviously cannot blindly conclude whether James will return to the Cavaliers at the end of his career!
The real problem is that James, who is about to become a free agent in the 2023 offseason, has said that he will not accept a mid-level contract and will only return to the Lakers in the form of a maximum salary, or join other teams.
Considering the Cavaliers' salary system and James' age at that time, this is actually a big problem and obstacle for the Cavaliers management!
In addition, according to Jason Lloyd's follow-up report, when talking about the final season of his career, James also gave a clear answer and boldly looked forward: "In the last season of my career, I will play with Brownies, I am willing to do anything, just to play with my son for one season, then it will not be a question of money." 」 ”
Although from the current situation, James really has not decided whether to end his career on which team.
But rationally speaking, after James expressed his desire to be on the same team as Brownie, the attention of fans and the media also returned to James' eldest son Brownie.
It is reported that Brownie is currently playing in the high school league, and brownies will not qualify for the NBA draft until 2024, and with brownie's current performance, as well as his player star ratings, Brownie's draft pick will not be too high.
Obviously, whether it is the Lakers or the Cavaliers, it is difficult to take risks to grab brownies in order to win for James, which also makes Brownies' NBA road and James's future destination more confusing!
It's just that we have to recognize the reality that from the current indications, after becoming a free agent in the summer of 2023, the odds of James choosing to stay with the Lakers have become smaller and smaller.
In this regard, Harrison Faigen, a reporter from the Lakers Information Media SSR, also said bluntly when reprinting James's interview remarks: The era of LeBron + Lakers is coming to an end, and now, it is just a matter of time!
As for whether James will choose to return to the Cavaliers after james expires his contract and becomes a free agent, and whether he will be able to get his wish and partner with his son Brownie for a season, we seem to have to wait and see!