LeBron James delays retirement to mentor Bronny, but will it pay off? | Marca
How long can keep going? At 40, he isn't just the oldest player in the , he's still one of its most dominant forces. The league's all-time leading scorer continues to thrive, averaging 24.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 9.0 assists per game.
While most players his age have retired, remains committed to the game. However, at some point, he will have to hang up his sneakers. Based on his recent comments, though, that moment isn't coming anytime soon.
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One of ' biggest goals before retirement was playing alongside his eldest son, . Now, he's focused on ensuring the 20-year-old thrives in the league.
Following a stellar 40-point performance against the participated in a Q&A session where he was asked about his motivation to keep playing.
"I've still got a lot to give to the game, to my teammates, and to this league while I'm here," said. But his biggest reason? His son. "I also have the opportunity now to show my son the ranks, how to be a professional, what this league is all about, and be alongside him every single day. That's a treat, unless he's with the ."
While remains a dominant force, is still finding his footing. Many doubted his potential after he was drafted 55th overall. His college stats at , 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists, didn't help his case. So far, those concerns have proven valid, as has struggled in the league. In 17 games, he has averaged just 4.2 minutes of playtime, scoring 1.4 points per game.
knows his son has a long way to go, which is why he's extending his career to support him. But while wants to mentor directly, his agent,believes the is the better path.
Speaking on stated, " today has a much better development structure. If you look at the draft, nearly every player from the third pick to the last has spent time in the
He pointed to clients like , who played a full season in the before becoming a starting point guard in the
has already shown improvement in the recently scoring a career-high nine points against the . But more time in the developmental league means less time playing alongside his father.
remains committed to setting an example for , both as a parent and a teammate. However, if the G League proves to be the best path forward, Bronny may have to embrace it, even if it means stepping away from his father's immediate guidance.