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LeBron James thanks Lakers in farewell message ahead of free agency
NBA legend LeBron James thanked the Los Angeles Lakers and their fans as he bids farewell after eight seasons. The 41-year-old star is preparing to enter free agency.
LeBron James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer and four-time champion, thanked the Los Angeles Lakers as he bids farewell after eight seasons. The Lakers management also wished him well ahead of his entry into free agency.
The 41-year-old superstar said in a post on his social media account, "Thank you! Wearing this jersey was a true honor as I tried to uphold the greatness and legacy that came before me. I hope I have made a few people proud along the way."
Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss said in a statement, "LeBron James is one of the greatest athletes in history. We will always be grateful for his eight-year tenure with the Lakers, especially for the championship he brought us in 2020 under the most difficult circumstances, and for the countless records he set while wearing the purple and gold. We wish him nothing but the best in the future, both on and off the court. He will always be a valued part of the Lakers family."
James led the Lakers to the championship in the 2020 NBA Finals held under the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, and last February he was selected to his 22nd consecutive All-Star Game, setting a league record. He also broke Robert Parish's record for most regular-season games played in March.
As a testament to James's endurance, in October 2024 he became the first father-son duo in NBA history to play together in a regular-season game alongside his son Bronny. This was an achievement the star player had long cited as one of his goals.
James began his career when he was drafted first overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003. After seven seasons, he announced his move to the Miami Heat during a live broadcast called "The Decision," drawing significant backlash. In Miami, he formed a super team with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, winning two championships.
Returning to Cleveland in 2014, James led the Cavaliers to their first NBA championship in 2016 by coming back from a 3-1 deficit against the Golden State Warriors. In 2018, he left the team once again to join the Lakers, where he began competing in the Western Conference for the first time.
With the free agency market opening on Tuesday, the question of which team James will go to has become the NBA's most discussed topic.
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