LeBron James, sidelined since training camp with a persistent sciatica injury, has finally shed light on where his head is at regarding his next NBA contract. After missing the entire preseason and the Lakers’ first eleven games, the 39-year-old star used his downtime to reflect and on Uninterrupted with Marques Brownlee, he made one thing clear: his passion for basketball still outweighs any paycheck.

“ I think even with me being two decades in plus, being a professional. Yeah. You know, my sport, I still will go out and play for free. Yeah. You know, because that’s because I love it, ” James said. The line, simple yet powerful, came from a player who’s earned over half a billion dollars in career salary, suggesting his next move may be guided more by legacy than by money.

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