Los Angeles Lakers leader LeBron James assured on Monday at media day before the start of the NBA season that he “still” has “a lot more left” and that he will make it his goal to enter the new season with a ring and consider 2024. Paris Olympics.
“I talked to my family and myself. I was inspired by seeing how my kids were growing up. Obviously the Brownie incident (his son had a heart attack this summer) inspired me as well. “I feel I still have a lot in the tank,” LeBron said at a press conference.
Last year, James expressed doubts about his future after being eliminated in the Western Conference Finals by the Denver Nuggets, saying he was unsure whether he would continue to play.
“I was tired, frustrated and mentally caught up in a lot of things at that moment, which is why this quote came out, but I’m excited to be back for another year,” LeBron said.
The 38-year-old James faces the 21st season of his career with the Lakers, who have not made major changes to the team, but added Christian Wood to a team led by LeBron and Anthony Davis. Or players like Gabe Vincent.
“I’m very optimistic about the restart and our performance from the All-Star break to the conference finals. We have a solid structure and we have that affinity. A lot of the players are already familiar with the system and I think the kids that come in here will adapt very quickly. ,”He said.
LeBron also admitted that his son Bronny’s cardiac arrest on July 24 had a profound impact on him.
Examinations revealed that Browne had a heart defect that was “anatomically and functionally significant” but treatable.
“Bronny is doing great and he has started the rehab process and will be competing with his teammates again this year. His surgery was successful and we are filled with emotion as a family. We have given him strength along the way and we are happy to see where he is now situation.”
James also confirmed his interest in competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics next summer.
“I’m interested and we’ll see what happens. On a physical level, I’ll see at the end of the season. But I don’t think there’s going to be a lot of wear and tear and we’ll see what happens,” he said.
Of course, LeBron admitted that he doesn’t know if this season will be his last.
“I don’t know, I don’t know (whether this will be my last season). I’m happy, excited at this moment. “I don’t know what the end of the journey is and I don’t know where the season ends,” he admitted .Effie