The Los Angeles Lakers did not host the All-Star Game, and LeBron James wasn’t calling it a home game. The contest was played at the Inuit Dome, which is home to the Clippers. It may have been in LA, but LeBron said it meant nothing to him when asked at his media availability.
James was not giving Clippers fans the satisfaction. King James is a Laker. He bleeds purple and gold. LeBron was not calling the All-Star Game a home contest. Those only happen at Crypto.com Arena. The Clippers departed for a new home in Inglewood, so LBJ isn’t calling their new arena his.
LeBron played in all three of his team's contests on All-Star Sunday. Fans have been speculating about his future since he opted into his player option in the summer. James will be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, and the Lakers are committed to building around Luka Doncic. It had fans wondering, but those fears were quelled with a simple quote.
LeBron James is a Laker despite the rumors
The chatter about King James never stops. If fans aren’t debating who the GOAT is, they are talking about his demeanor on the court. There is always something being said, which only adds fuel to the rumor's fire.
LeBron did his usual All-Star media availability, where he had this to say when asked about what it was like having the festivities in Los Angeles this year.
“Nothing because this is not our building. Nothing at all. This is a road game.”
Fans were loving his comment on Reddit. LeBron was clearly trolling the Clippers and making it clear that he is a Laker. Fans can watch his entire All-Star media availability below.
Nobody should be shocked. LeBron wants to play for the Lakers. If he didn’t, James could have forced a trade in the offseason. James Harden just got dealt again because he forced the Clippers hand. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer could do the same if he wanted out.
This is the perfect situation for LeBron to end his legendary career. Luka Doncic can do the heavy lifting on offense, and the Lakers have two stars on the court at all times. His son is on the team, and Los Angeles is always attempting to contend. What else could he want?
The rumors of LeBron returning to Cleveland won’t die, but the 41-year-old’s comment clearly means he bleeds purple and gold. Maybe the Lakers won’t want him to return, but that is likely the only way LeBron doesn’t stay in LA.
LeBron James gave plenty of love to his fans and talked about what the Lakers must do during the stretch run. He was noncommittal about his retirement. That likely means James will return, and it will be for the Lakers if the GOAT gets his way. There are no guarantees, but his latest comments show that he is happy where he is.
LeBron James is all-in on the Los Angeles Lakers. It is everyone else who is talking about his future. The superstar is clearly happy staying in Hollywood, which puts the ball in the franchise’s court.
If he’s healthy, no place will have trouble fitting him in. LeBron is arguably the best to ever do it. The only question now is how his legendary career ends.