“Lying to Just Lie”: Fans Accuse LeBron James of Seeking Attention in NBA All-Star Interview

LeBron James has dedicated the majority of his life to basketball. He is one of the most accomplished players in NBA history, winning 4 Championships, 4 Finals MVPs, and 4 Regular season MVPs. Tonight, LeBron is set to play in his career’s 20th straight All-Star Game, the most by any player in NBA history. However, dominating the NBA for over two decades has got King James thinking about how long he has left in his illustrious career.

During the pre-All-Star Game press conference, LeBron James displayed his thoughts about the possibility of hanging his boots sometime soon. “I don’t know how many seasons I have left. I know it’s not that many”, he said. LeBron’s thoughts on retirement triggered the NBA World as they accused him of lying to seek attention. One fan called the Lakers superstar a “Hall of Fame level liar.” The NBA World followed suit.

A fan went so far as to say that he is going to want all the attention.

Another fan found this interview a bit too cringe!

Fans also took a dig at LeBron, claiming he was not sure if he would take a farewell tour before retiring or go the Tim Duncan route.

Yet another fan complaints that James is making a big deal here!

Fans did not buy LeBron’s comments because tonight is not the first time LeBron has hinted at retirement. He did a similar thing last season after the Lakers got swept in the Western Conference Finals by the Denver Nuggets. After dropping 40 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists in Game 4 and still losing to Nikola Jokić and Co., LeBron dropped a cryptic message that left the NBA World buzzing. “Just for me personally, going forward with the game of basketball, I got a lot to think about,” LeBron said during the post-game conference. However, the 4-time Champion would return for his 21st season in the following months, nullifying his comments.

Was LeBron James really lying?

While fans accused LeBron James of lying about retirement, he may take that decision on a day-to-day basis. LeBron is 39 years old, and no player in NBA history has ever done what he is doing at this age. He is still one of the best players in the league and playing at an All-Star level.

Read More: Fact Check: Were Stephen Curry & LeBron James Born in the Same Hospital? Locker Room Exchange at NBA All-Star Game Sparks Up 1 Query

LeBron is the face of the Lakers franchise and is averaging 24.8 points, 7.8 assists, and 7.2 rebounds in his 21st season. At his age, most players are either out of the league or merely bench players. So, it is natural that he has thoughts of retirement every now and then.

Even Kevin Durant commended LeBron’s longevity and revealed how hard it is to stay great for such a long time. “I truly appreciate somebody who’s been in that sh*t for a long time.” KD said in an interview with Boardroom. So, rather than focusing on LeBron’s comments, the NBA World should appreciate what he is producing even at this age. Because, in a few years, he will actually bid adieu to the NBA and never look back.

Watch This Story: LeBron James Celebrates Browns’ Myles Garret’s All-Pro Nomination With a 3-Word Message