Everything falls apart for LeBron James, who once seemed immortal, and whose end never appeared near. Now, he feels retirement knocking as “Father Prime.” The NBA King, long a dominant force, is no longer at his best with the iconic Lakers, a team under intense pressure to deliver for the city of Los Angeles.
Across the league, it’s evident that LeBron has lost power, speed, and his signature athleticism. The once-dominant star, who defeated dynasties like the Warriors, Spurs, and Celtics, now finds the exit door approaching rapidly. Is father prime ready to take LeBron James away from the game of Basketball?
Savannah James recently shared her personal journey on the Everybody’s Crazy podcast, revealing how she struggled with self-love. Despite her deep affection for her family and friends, she admitted that she wasn’t always in love with herself. Savannah reflected on feeling emotionally drained during the pandemic and how it affected her ability to be present for others, specially with LeBron. To recharge, she found comfort in small personal moments, such as long baths or watching makeup tutorials, to restore balance in her life.
ESPN First Take hosts Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe didn’t hold back during a recent episode, engaging in a heated debate over the LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan comparison. Sharpe argued that LeBron should have taken a break from his career, similar to Jordan’s hiatus for baseball before returning to the NBA. However, Stephen A. Smith strongly disagreed, passionately rejecting Sharpe’s perspective and sparking an intense on-air exchange.
LeBron’s last games have been a disaster
While the Lakers have garnered attention early in the season under JJ Redick, it’s not due to positive results. Instead, Bronny James, LeBron’s eldest son, stole the spotlight by debuting in the NBA alongside his father, forming the league’s first father-son duo. The hype did not last as long as expected, Bronny was sent to the G-League as is was obvious for many he was not ready for the NBA.
LeBron, meanwhile, is struggling. Despite a career-high shooting streak earlier, he’s now in a slump, going 0-20 from beyond the arc in his last four games.
Is this the end for LeBron?
On top of poor shooting, LeBron currently holds the worst +/- on the team. Even with 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 14 assists in a narrow 105-104 win over the Jazz, his 0-9 three-point performance overshadowed his stats.
His season average for three-point shooting has dropped to 35.7%. Will LeBron adjust his game to prolong his career, or is Year 22 marking the end of one of basketball’s greatest legacies? Time will reveal the answer.
