LeBron James faces a pivotal decision with the Los Angeles Lakers, weighing his $52.6 million player option against the team's financial flexibility to acquire new talent. While considering his physical condition and family support,

While Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James knows the end of his legendary NBA career is drawing nearer, he's thankful he isn't feeling any outside pressure to retire.

LeBron James Reveals What Bronny Thinks About Big Career Decision originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, 40, has a big decision to make this offseason about his future with the Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been in the NBA since 2003. If he plays next season (which he’s expected to do), James will become the first player

On Tuesday, James made a major statement about his future with the Lakers and in the NBA while speaking with the Associated Press’ Jonathan Landrum Jr. “I have a lot of time to take care of my injury, my knee, the rest of my body and make sure I’m as close to 100% as possible when training camp begins in late September,” James said.

LeBron James entered the NBA in 2003 straight out of high school. The Cleveland Cavaliers drafted him with the No. 1 overall pick in the loaded 2003 NBA Draft, which featured Hall of Famers Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James shut down any possibility of becoming a head coach once he retires from the NBA.