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LeBron James questions his continuity with the Los Angeles Lakers after his elimination

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Apr 30, 2024, 09:49 AM EDT

Lebron Jameswho was eliminated from the NBA playoffs this Monday by the Denver Nuggets, assured that He’s going to focus on his family in the coming weeks. and did not want to answer a question at a press conference about whether this was his last game with the Los Angeles Lakers.

“I’m not going to answer this, thanks.“LeBron James said with a smile in the press room at Denver’s Ball Arena after being asked if he has thought about whether this will be his last game with the purple and gold.

James, 39, has a player option $51.4 million dollars for the 2024-2025 season to stay with the Lakers.

“I’m going to be with my family honestly,” LeBron said when referring to his short-term plans, adding that He will subsequently focus on preparation for the Paris Games this summer.

“They are the current champions, they are a super, great team, very well trained, They made the plays at the decisive moment, much merit without a doubt“King James stated, recognizing the power of the Nuggets.

LeBron scored 30 points, nine rebounds and eleven assists in the loss of the Lakerswho were knocked down by Jamal Murray’s jumper with 3.6 seconds left in the fourth quarter.

The Lakers had avoided elimination last Saturday in Los Angeles.

The Nuggets will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the West playoffs. The Wolves eliminated the Phoenix Suns (4-0).

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