LeBron still has a lot of influence over the NBA, and the Lakers have a lot to consider as a result of his free agency this summer. He is 39 years old. It might take the Lakers years to reach their objective of being a serious contender again if he decides to retire or tries to play with his son, Bronny.

LeBron didn’t appear to be indicating that he wanted to leave the Lakers, but his inability to commit to a long-term deal raised questions about his allegiance. In addition to his disagreements with former head coach Darvin Ham, he had a difficult season since the Nuggets consistently turned down his requests for trades and moves, which led to a first-round loss.

Many detractors thought that James and the Lakers would be better off separated because they were both desperate for another championship. However, it will take a lot for LeBron to depart after settling down in Los Angeles and using the team to further his legacy, and the Lakers are undoubtedly optimistic about their prospects of retaining him this summer.