LeBron James has been to seven straight NBA Finals and even after a tumultuous, yet seemingly fruitful offseason for the Cavaliers, he’s likely to extend that mark to eight in a row. With his workout regime and knack for avoiding major injuries, he could continue to dominate the league for years to come. However, James is aware of the fact that all players eventually see their playing days come to an end and he’s going to be conscious about not hanging on too long, as he tells Mark Anthony Green of GQ.com.
“I know I won’t be able to play at this level forever, but to be washed and play… I don’t know if I can play washed,” James tells Green before adding that he would love to compete against his oldest son, 13-year-old LeBron James Jr., in an NBA game. “[I’d] love to stick around if my oldest son can have an opportunity to play against me. That’d be, that’d be the icing on the cake right there.”
Green’s piece, which is worth a read, contains several other off the court topics, ranging from James’ current and future plans as a businessman to the four-time MVP’s political viewpoints and his responsibilities as a top athlete.
While James has consistently given back to the city of Cleveland through various philanthropic acts, he insists that he owes the city nothing with regard to his future basketball decisions.
“LeBron James owes nobody anything,” LBJ said. “Nobody. When my mother told me I don’t owe her anything, from that point in time, I don’t owe anybody anything. But what I will give to the city of Cleveland is passion, commitment, and inspiration. As long as I put that jersey on, that’s what I represent. That’s why I’m there—to inspire that city. But I don’t owe anybody anything.”
James can become a free agent next summer if he chooses to turn down his player option, which is worth approximately $35.6MM.
8 straight is almost a given especially if Hayward is out for the season
He’s out for the season
The regular season doesn’t matter anyway. Is he out for the playoffs?
That was nasty…get well man, hate to see that happen to anybody
No, it’s not a given–at all.
Cavs G St. Hayward get well!
Creepy how star players on LeBron’s biggest rivals in the East suffer serious injuries every year.
Same thing happened with the Warriors last year. Nurkic, George Hill, and Kawhi were all injured in the playoffs
LeBron is out of Cleveland after this year. Lakers? Or…..crazy idea here………SPURS?!
Bron sounds ready for battle. However he can’t be called light on his feet this first game.
LeBron ain’t going anywhere. As for only reason he makes finals is cause of Hayward is crazy. Best in the game.
It’s a team sport. The Cavs aren’t the best, never will be.
For the most part NBA Trade Rumors has pretty nuanced and objective comments. Mention LeBron however and and switch is flipped.