Summary
Former NBA player DeMarcus Cousins believes LeBron James will end his basketball career with the Cleveland Cavaliers, not the Los Angeles Lakers. Cousins mentioned James' strong ties to Cleveland and questioned the Lakers' support for him. Speculation surrounds James' future as he nears the end of his current contract and approaches potential free agency in 2026.
Key Facts
- DeMarcus Cousins, a former NBA All-Star, thinks LeBron James will finish his career in Cleveland.
- LeBron James started his NBA career with the Cleveland Cavaliers and helped them win their first NBA title in 2016.
- Cousins criticized the Los Angeles Lakers for not providing enough support for James.
- LeBron James led the Lakers to an NBA Championship in the 2019-20 season.
- The Lakers have not clinched a playoff series win since their 2019-20 championship.
- LeBron James is in the second year of a two-year contract with the Lakers, worth $101 million.
- James is set to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2026.
- Speculation about LeBron's future is partly due to the Lakers potentially wanting to focus on another star player, Luka Doncic, as their leading figure.
