With LeBron James set to begin his 23rd season, much of the chatter surrounding him centers on his decision regarding when he will retire from the game.

James is in an odd position. Usually, this deep into a career, players are a shell of themselves. They are no longer playing starter minutes, much less a key factor in a team’s success.

LeBron is still playing at an All-NBA level and, at worst, is the second-best player on a Lakers team that finished third in the Western Conference during the regular season last year.

So, not only does he have to consider when it’s time to hang it up, but since he hasn’t fallen off, part of that calculation involves his current situation and whether he still has the drive to compete and has an opportunity at another title.

LeBron is clearly still drive

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