Mookie Betts said he does not see himself playing as long as LeBron James, stating he wants to be with his kids at age 45. He indicated he will likely go home after his current Dodgers contract ends following the 2032 season, while leaving some room for reconsideration. LeBron James completed his 23rd NBA season and eighth with the Lakers, still playing at a high level and helping Los Angeles reach the Western Conference Semifinals. Betts missed much of the season after a right oblique strain, spending time on the injured list and returning later than expected. He expressed confidence in his progress and downplayed any need to be a hero despite the Dodgers’ struggles.
"“Not at all. I'm nothing like LeBron,” Betts said. “I want to be with my kids at 45. We'll see. We'll get to the end here (of the current contract) and we'll see. But I'm probably going home after this.”"
"James just completed his 23rd NBA season and eighth with the Lakers. Even at his advanced age, the four-time champion continues to play at a high level and helped L.A. reach the Western Conference Semifinals despite Austin Reaves missing the start of the playoffs and Luka Doncic not playing at all."
"Betts recently returned from a right oblique strain he suffered just eight games into the season. He was put on the 10-day injured list April 5 and didn't get activated until May 11. There had been some hope Betts would return before the general timetable of four to six weeks to recover from an oblique strain."
"The four-time World Series champion was anxious to return, though downplayed the notion of needing to be a hero of sorts as the Dodgers were struggling at the time. On a personal level, Betts has yet to fully find a rhythm at the plate in his interrupted season. However, Betts recently expressed confidence in get"
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