A former champion believes LeBron James returning to the Lakers is what's best for him
Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.LeBron James has not yet decided on his NBA future after his contract expired with the Los Angeles Lakers. At 41, many people think that James is at the tail end of his career. As the calendar moves to July, free agency will be the talk of the town, and the Lakers will need to make some moves.
- ▪Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.LeBron James has not yet decided on his NBA future after his contract expired with the Los Angeles Lakers.
- ▪At 41, many people think that James is at the tail end of his career.
- ▪As the calendar moves to July, free agency will be the talk of the town, and the Lakers will need to make some moves.
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