LEBRON James has expressed his lack of concern over his contract situation with the Los Angeles Lakers.

The 40-year-old's latest comments on his contract come after making a final retirement decision ahead of his 23rd season in the NBA .

For the first time in James ' eight seasons with the Lakers, he will enter a campaign on an expiring contract.

But the 21-time All-Star said his contract situation will not play a part in his performance this season.

" It will have no impact," James told ESPN .

"I'm super excited about the challenges and the excitement of our team.

" We added some new guys.

" We got another year under our belt with our coaching staff from last year.

" Got a full year with Luka [Doncic] and another year with the guys that I've been with.

" So s

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