As the conversation centers on Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and whether he will retire or continue playing into next season, his agent, Rich Paul, would provide insight into where the situation currently stands. While fans wait for any intel on what James will decide, Paul warns about any true discussions going on at the moment.
Speaking on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Paul would be asked about what is next for James while running down some of the rumors, like him staying with Los Angeles, going back to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and others. Paul would say that people should “believe nothing” about the situation currently.
“Here’s what I’ll say to you, believe nothing that’s out there, because I haven’t had one conversation with him,” Paul said. “At the end of the season, I made it clear that I would respect he and the family, because this is going to be a family decision for him, this is not…Look, you know, I went on to build a business that would do great long after LeBron retires, and so I’m not dependent on that at all. He’s done a tremendous amount for everyone he’s ever encountered with ex-teammates, coaches, executives, et cetera.”
"Believe nothing that's out there… We have had no conversations about his future.”
Rich Paul on what’s next for LeBron James
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Paul would further go into James as an ambassador to the game of basketball and doubled down that there hasn’t been a conversation with him on his future.
“I don’t think there’s a player that has done more for not just the game but people in the game that has benefited throughout his 23 years. And so whatever decision he decides to make, that is his decision; he doesn’t need to make a decision for anybody but himself in this regard, and so, but there’s been no conversation. I have not had one conversation with him; we played a couple rounds of golf. I don’t mention it. When he comes to me and wants to sit down, I am more than prepared for every scenario that there could be,” Paul said.
It remains to be seen what James’ future looks like.
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