The 39-year-old basketball player addresses his future with NBA and the Lakers on social media after his team was eliminated from the playoffs at the hands of the Nuggets.
- May 1, 2024
AceShowbiz - LeBron James got sassy in his response to speculation about his future following the Lakers playoff exit. The athlete told fans to shut up when addressing his future with NBA and the Los Angeles Lakers on social media.
On Tuesday, April 30, the 39-year-old took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to respond to the speculation. "I've seen, heard a lot of reports about my future," he wrote. "I said it last night and I'll say it again. I do not know yet as I'm only thinking about spending time with my family & friends!"
"When I know after speaking with the fam, my counsel as well as my representation about it then you guys will know," the four-time NBA champion added. Urging fans to stop speculating on the matter, he concluded his tweet, "Until then [hush emoji]. Love [crown emoji]."
LeBron issued the statement after Lakers was eliminated from the playoffs following its 108-106 defeat in the game against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night, April 29. The disappointing result condemned them to a 4-1 series loss and ended their playoff hopes for another year.
Following the game, he got coy when asked by a reporter whether there was any thought about Monday's game being his last with the Lakers. He paused before saying, "Umm, I'm not gonna answer that."
Last week, LeBron walked out of press conference following Lakers' loss to the Nuggets in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. Looking perturbed, he voiced his frustration over the officiating in the game.
"Of course it's a heartbreaking game, you never want to lose in that fashion," he said of the game, which ended with a Jamal Murray buzzer-beating game-winning shot. "I don't understand what's going on in the replay center, to be honest. I think I said it this year or last year or whatever. [D'Angelo Russell] clearly gets hit in the face on a drive."
He went ranting, "What the f**k do we have a replay center if it's going to go - it doesn't make sense to me. It makes no sense to me. It bothers me. Sorry I didn't answer your question, but that s**t is like - and then I saw what just happen with the Sixers-Knicks game too. What are we doing?"
LeBron then proceeded to exit the press conference which lasted a mere four minutes, shorter than his typical post-game media sessions.
