LeBron James bids farewell to Los Angeles Lakers as NBA free agency drama unfolds
Four-time champion and league’s all-time leading scorer has spent the last eight seasons of his glittering career with the team
LeBron James thanked the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday for allowing him to wear the storied team’s purple and gold colours after the NBA club wished “one of the greatest athletes in history” all the best in his impending free agency.
The four-time NBA champion and league’s all-time leading scorer has spent the last eight seasons of his glittering career with the Lakers, leading them to a title in 2020 during the Covid pandemic after two separate stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers and four years with the Miami Heat.
“No, THANK YOU!” James said on social media in response to a Lakers post that wished him all the best.
“Truly an honor to wear the [Lakers colours] while trying to continue the greatness & legacies that came before me! Hope I made a few proud during my stint.”
Where James plays next is now the most compelling storyline of the NBA’s free agency period, which opens later on Tuesday.
The 41-year-old, who last March surpassed Robert Parish’s record for most career regular-season games played, has continued to perform at an elite level despite his age.
