"INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- LeBron James still doesn't know if the ball will keep bouncing for him beyond his record-setting 23rd NBA season but does want to make sure his heart is still beating. "Yeah, I mean, I want to live," James said Sunday before playing in his 22nd NBA All-Star Game when asked about his future plans for his career. "When I know, you guys will know. I don't know. I have no idea. "I just want to live, that's all.""
"He acknowledged he still harbors interest in being part of an NBA ownership group someday -- a desire that could become a reality sooner rather than later with NBA commissioner Adam Silver saying Saturday that the Board of Governors will discuss the issue in March -- but added, "right now I'm still locked in on what's going on right now, our season. And that's where my mind is.""
"The 41-year-old continued to say that his focus is on the Los Angeles Lakers' success as a team, and not his individual uncertainty as he finishes out the final, $52.6 million year on his contract. "No, it's [not about me]," James said. "It's gearing up towards the postseason, so it has nothing to do with that. It's the same. Same motivation. Same mind factor. We've got past the marathon and now the sprint is about to start.""
LeBron James remains uncertain about continuing beyond a possible 23rd NBA season and emphasizes preserving his health and life. He expressed no definitive timeline for retirement or post-playing career moves while maintaining interest in potential NBA ownership. A Board of Governors discussion about player ownership could occur in March, creating an opening for ownership involvement. James is focused on the Los Angeles Lakers' success and postseason preparation rather than personal contract or retirement concerns. The Lakers were 33-21 and fifth in the Western Conference, with identical points scored and allowed (6,264) through 54 games, underscoring inconsistency and the need for health.
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