Want to know how long LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar, wants to play in the NBA? Just keep an eye on his son. James hopes to last long enough in the league to be able to share the court with his son.
James shared this thought during an appearance at the Tim Ferriss Show.
James said he would like to play with his son, LeBron James Jr., in the NBA. LeBron Jr. is currently in eighth grade, which would mean that LeBron James Sr. should continue to play in the NBA for another five or six years, depending on whether the current eligibility rules remain in place or not.
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September 30, 2018; San Diego, California, United States; Los Angeles Lakers striker LeBron James (23) is appearing for the first time on the field before a preseason game against Denver Nuggets at Valley View Casino Center. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
September 30, 2018; San Diego, California, United States; Striker LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up before the Denver Nuggets game at Valley View Casino Center. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
September 30, 2018; San Diego, California, United States; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after a foul in the second quarter against Denver Nuggets at Valley View Casino Center. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
SAN DIEGO, CA – SEPTEMBER 30: LeBron James, No. 23 Los Angeles Lakers, flies over a Kyle Kuzma screen, No. 0, during a pre-season game against the Denver Nuggets at the Valley View Casino Center on August 30th. September 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo of Harry How / Getty Images)
September 30, 2018; San Diego, California, United States; LeBron James, 23, a Los Angeles Lakers forward, is in the first quarter against Denver Nuggets at Valley View Casino Center. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
SAN DIEGO, CA – SEPTEMBER 30: LeBron James # 23, Rajon Rondo # 9, JaVale McGee # 7 and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope # 1 at the Los Angeles Lakers Conference after a break at play in the night. A pre-season game against the Denver Nuggets at Valley View Casino Center on September 30, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo of Harry How / Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA – SEPTEMBER 30: LeBron James, No. 23 of the Los Angeles Lakers, passes Will Barton No. 5 and Mason Plumlee No. 24 of the Denver Nuggets during a pre-season game at Valley View Casino Center on September 30, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo of Harry How / Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA – SEPTEMBER 30: LeBron James, No. 23 of Los Angeles, is waiting in a pre-season game against the Denver Nuggets at the Valley View Casino Center on September 30, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo of Harry How / Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA – SEPTEMBER 30: LeBron James, No. 23 Los Angeles Lakers, reacts to his fault during a pre-season game against the Nuggets at Denver Nuggets at Valley View Casino Center on September 30, 2018 in San Diego , in California. (Photo of Harry How / Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA – SEPTEMBER 30: LeBron James shoes No. 23 of the Los Angeles Lakers worn during a pre-season game against the Denver Nuggets at the Valley View Casino Center on September 30, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo of Harry How / Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA – SEPTEMBER 30: LeBron James, No. 23 of Los Angeles, is waiting in a pre-season game against the Denver Nuggets at the Valley View Casino Center on September 30, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo of Harry How / Getty Images)
September 30, 2018; San Diego, California, United States; Los Angeles Lakers striker LeBron James (23) speaks to the media following the Denver Nuggets game at Valley View Casino Center. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
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This is not the first time that James father expresses this desire. He discussed the possibility of participating in GQ in 2017 and reiterated it during an interview with ESPN in June.
Much should be done to make this happen. James Sr. would still need to play in five or six years. Although he is one of the greatest of all time, expecting him to stay until the age of 40 could be difficult. In addition to that, his son has to prove that he is a legitimate prospect of the NBA. James Jr. has been a remarkable player in eighth grade, but it's far from the NBA.
It would be very fun, though. So few athletes had the opportunity to share the field – or the field – with their children. If this happens, the James family would share a unique bond with the Griffey family and the Bonds family.
In both cases, the young player was better than his father. No pressure, James Jr.
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