Overview
- The 41-year-old said he has not decided whether to retire after this season, adding that he does not know yet.
- He dismissed any notion of a farewell tour, saying his focus remains on the Lakers’ current campaign.
- James recently became the oldest NBA player to record a triple-double and continues to add to his career records.
- Injuries have cost him 18 games this season, making player availability and cohesion his top priorities for the stretch run.
- Los Angeles is 33–21 through 54 games, sitting fifth in the West, and James described future team ownership as a long-term interest rather than an immediate plan.