LeBron’s cryptic Instagram post reignites talk of potential Lakers exit
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James added fresh fuel to speculation about his long-term plans by sharing a thought-provoking Instagram Story on Tuesday, July 25. Teammate Anthony Davis posted the same message at nearly the same time.
The quote, attributed to entrepreneur and life coach Jay Shetty, read: “Becoming the best version of yourself comes with a lot of goodbyes.” The synchronized posts were first noted by Yahoo Sports writer Ricky O’Donnell.
James, 38, picked up his $52.6 million player option for the 2024-25 season in late June, keeping him under contract but leaving the door open for unrestricted free agency next summer. The social-media move immediately revived questions about whether this season could be his last in Los Angeles.
The Dallas Mavericks have been mentioned in recent months as a possible destination, a scenario that would reunite James with former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Kyrie Irving. Any partnership between James, Irving and Luka Dončić would likely thrust Dallas into the championship conversation.
For now, neither James nor the Lakers have addressed the meaning of the post, and no indication has surfaced that a trade or departure is imminent. With training camp still weeks away, the four-time MVP’s future remains one of the league’s most closely watched storylines.
Source: Hoops Wire
