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Lakers Star LeBron James Stays in the Game, Fans Relieved at Non-Retirement News
7 Oct
Summary
- LeBron James, 40, teased a special announcement on Monday
- Fans speculated he might retire, but it was just a Hennessy ad
- James will officially begin his 23rd NBA season on Oct. 21
In a surprising move, LeBron James, the 40-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star, had the NBA world on the edge of their seats on Monday. James revealed that he would be making a special Tuesday afternoon announcement that fans shouldn't miss.
Given James' age and his impressive list of accomplishments, including four NBA championships, four MVPs, and 21 All-Star selections, many speculated that the Akron, Ohio native was prepared to step away from basketball for good. However, the announcement turned out to be a Hennessy ad, much to the frustration of those who had a completely different announcement in mind.
Nonetheless, Lakers fans can breathe a sigh of relief as their future Hall of Famer will officially begin his 23rd NBA season on Oct. 21 when the Lakers face the Golden State Warriors on opening night. With James' partnership with Luka Doncic yet to reach its full potential in Los Angeles, it would have been devastating to watch the legendary player exit the NBA before this dynamic duo had a chance to develop into one of the greatest the game has ever seen.
