With LeBron James entering the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers , uncertainty around his long-term future as a professional basketball player will be a pertinent storyline until he makes a decision. The Lakers, respecting his status as an all-time great, are content to let James chart his own path forward with Luka Dončić also in the fold as one of the faces of the franchise.

This season is James' 23rd in the NBA . The four-time MVP, now 40, is the oldest active player in the league. Retirement is bound to come sooner rather than later, but James has not been clear about when he will step away or which team will be his last.

"The first thing we want to do in terms of LeBron and his future is just give him absolute respect to choose his story with his family

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