LeBron James Talks Retirement Plans – blogged by @MsJennyb

LeBron James may be the most loved/hated player in the NBA; however, when you’ve been regarded as one of the best players in NBA history over a 13 year career span, there are bound to be some haters. Luckily for King James fans, the superstar has no plans of stopping anytime soon.

“I think later on in my 30s. It’s kind of up to my kids really, “James said, per Bleacher Report. “I’ve missed so much of my kids’ tournaments and things of that nature when I’m playing. So, it’s kind of up to them. They’ll let me know when they’re tired of seeing me go away.”

James, one of the few NBA stars drafted straight out of high school, has already contributed a great deal to the league as well as his own legacy to leave a dominant mark, now. But, if the four-time NBA MVP is leaning towards retirement in his late 30s, that gives him at least a solid five years to extend his control over the game. However, the extra strain on his body from being such an efficient player, leading his teams to the playoffs each of the last six years, can become an issue in the long run without the proper preparation.

“It’s not like I go into the season saying, ‘OK, I’m going to play into June.’ I don’t have that sense of entitlement, but I do prepare myself for the long haul. And saying, if I am fortunate enough to be a part of it, then it’s more of a marathon and not a sprint for me. I’ve played a lot of basketball over the last few years and I’ve been fortunate to play at the highest level for a long time now. I have to listen to my body, and my body has done well for me.”

James is arguably one of the most talented athletes of any sport, of all time. His career has had some ups and downs, over the last few years but, his talent can not be denied. The record speak for themselves. James is first place all time, in career assists by a forward, first place all time, in points scored in All Star games. James was the youngest player to reach 24,000 points and is number 11 on the NBA all-time scoring list. The list goes on, whenever King James decides to hang up his jersey, it’ll be a sad day in basketball history. Until then, bask in the glory and witness greatness in James and the Cleveland Cavaliers as they take on the winner of the Miami Heat – Toronto Raptors series in the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 8:30pm