LeBron James will flip 40 in the midst of the subsequent NBA season, and his agent and shut good friend Wealthy Paul revealed how lengthy he thinks the Lakers famous person has left within the league.
James has not proven many bodily indicators of slowing down, averaging 25.7 factors this previous season, adequate for thirteenth within the NBA.
But, with 19-year-old son Bronny’s attainable NBA arrival, and James’ personal contract standing, a lot is up within the air for one of many best gamers of all-time.
Paul revealed on the ‘All of the Smoke’ podcast that he believes James nonetheless has 5 years left within the NBA ‘body-wise’.
Mentally, Paul thinks James’ remaining functionality is a little bit shorter, estimating ‘2-3 years’.
The Lakers season ended within the first spherical of the playoffs, dropping to the Nuggets in 5 video games
Paul was final seen in public with well-known singer Adele at a Lakers recreation towards Denver
Paul has been in a relationship with singer Adele for over two years, with the ‘Rolling within the Deep’ performer all however confirming the pair is now married final yr.
James can have a season No 22 within the NBA and he had till June to decide on subsequent yr.
He can both choose right into a $51.4million deal, the second yr of a $99million contract he signed earlier than this season. Or, James can change into a free agent and presumably play for a fourth NBA staff.
James’ offseason can be busy, serving to Bronny along with his subsequent transfer, which may very well be a return to varsity or getting into the NBA along with his father.
James was additionally one of many dozen gamers known as as much as the USA Olympic staff for this summer time in Paris.
