NBA: LeBron James Quashes Lakers Exit Rumours
NBA star LeBron James quashed rumours that he was looking to move on from the Los Angeles Lakers after its poor run of games, saying he intends to stay with the team for as long as he can play.
The Lakers have struggled this season as the trio of James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook have had a limited number of opportunities to share the floor amid injuries.
After the Lakers 105-102 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, the 37-year-old dismissed talk that he could once again return to the Cleveland Cavaliers or pursue opportunities elsewhere.
“This is the franchise I see myself being with. I’m here,” said James, who is under contract with the Lakers for next season, which will be his fifth with Los Angeles and 20th overall.
“I see myself being with the purple and gold as long as I can play.”
The four-time NBA champion and 18-time All-Star added that in addition to winning more championships, he also wanted to play alongside his 17-year-old son, Bronny.
“I also have a goal that if it’s possible, and I don’t know if it’s possible, that if I could play with my son, I would love to do that,” James added.
“Isn’t that something that any man would want in life? That’s like, the coolest thing that could possibly happen.”
The Lakers are ninth in the Western Conference, and will look to get back on track when they host the New Orleans Pelicans next.
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