The Lakers were taken down by the Nuggets again this season, and although LeBron James tried his best and averaged several tens of points per game, he still failed to lead the team against the current. No, the big mouths in the basketball circle are starting to nag again, saying that LeBron should consider retiring so as not to "lose his dignity". It's really laughable, LeBron is such a big name on the basketball court, he can easily say quit?
Let's talk about LeBron's achievements first, this guy has walked away the NBA championship trophy four times, and he is also the most valuable player four times. Every time he hits the championship, he is the kind of big guy who can carry the team on his back. But in the past two years, although LeBron is still the data leader, the overall performance of the team has been good and bad.
Last season, the Lakers reached the Western Conference Finals, only to be swept out by the Nuggets in a near-crushing stance. This season, LeBron and his teammates seem to have learned their lesson and played more together, but history seems to be joking, the same opponent, the same result, still failed to pass the Nuggets. It's embarrassing, and it's no wonder that the basketball commentators on TV are starting to nag that maybe it's time for LeBron to hang up his boots.
But wait, let's think about it from another angle, is it really time for LeBron to retire? Don't forget, despite his age, LeBron's performance on the court can still put many young lads to shame. How can you retire and make a hasty decision just because you didn't win a championship in one season?
Looking at the opinions of those celebrities, they say that LeBron should retire at the top, which is more decent. But the question is, where is LeBron's "peak"? Every season, he's pushing the boundaries of what people are capable of. Do we ignore the unforgettable moments he brought us because of our failures again and again?
What's more, LeBron himself does not seem to have any plans to retire, and he has said in many interviews that he is willing to continue to contribute to basketball as long as his body allows. For him, basketball is not only a profession, but also a passion. Every time he ran on the court, every time he hit the basket, you could see the fire in his eyes.
So, should we be more tolerant and understanding? Even as he gets older, LeBron still shows extraordinary competitive form, and that's the beauty of sports. Every effort he makes is not only for personal glory, but also inspires countless young players, telling them that as long as they continue to work hard, age is not an obstacle.
In the end, no matter when LeBron chooses to retire, his basketball career is already brilliant enough. We should applaud his past efforts and look forward to what he will do in the future, no matter how long it may be. LeBron's basketball story is undoubtedly an inspirational script, which is worth pondering again and again for every basketball fan.
The decision to retire should be made by LeBron himself, and the best support for us, as spectators, is to respect his choice and enjoy every minute of his time on the court. Whether as an opponent or a teammate, LeBron has earned the respect and love of countless people. His career doesn't need to be judged by anyone else, because a true champion always knows how to write his own end.
In short, LeBron James' basketball path is far from the time to say "goodbye". Every time he plays, it is the best proof of his love for basketball. And those discussions about when he should retire may just be smoke in the wind, fleeting. Let's continue to expect more miracles from LeBron on the basketball court until he himself says "I'm ready."