Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant (twice, with No. 8 and No. 24), Shaquille O’Neal, Pau Gasol, LeBron James and even Anthony Davis. A facade in the Koreatown district of Los Angeles is now decorated with some of the greatest figures of the Lakers.
The inauguration of the work was carried out on Monday in the presence of James Worthy, Robert Horry, AC Green but also of Kareem Abdul Jabbar. He took the floor to discuss one of the more or less hot topics within the yellow house: the potential retirement of LeBron James.
” At the end of the year, after all (what they went through), LeBron and most of the guys looked like they had two seasons. But they still made an incredible effort. I think it’s up to him to decide. He clearly doesn’t have to prove anything. At this point, what matters is what he wants to do », judge “KAJ” who himself had retired at the age of… 42.
Proud of the Lakers’ journey
The former pivot considers that the Lakers ” could have done much better if they hadn’t started their season so badly (2 wins – 10 losses). “ It looked like they were a bit exhausted at the end. But they really did a good job of finding a new identity and achieving very good results. They just missed reaching the Finals. They can be proud of it. I think it’s a great success “, continues the Hall of Famer.
In other words, is the “King” “entitled” to leave on this note? Or on the contrary give yourself a last chance to play a new title? Jabbar had left the big stage of the league on a failure in the final, a “sweep” suffered by his Lakers against the Pistons. Before that, he had received many tributes from one room to another, in an atmosphere of farewell tour. A ” good experience for him, although sometimes tiring.
” I never had a chance to talk to LeBron for anything other than two or three minutes. There is no animosity or resentment. He has done remarkable things. He deserves all the honors, whatever they are. We may have the opportunity (to speak). I definitely wouldn’t object. As for his heart and what he does, I have nothing but admiration for him. “, ends Jabbar by recalling the little relationship he has with the one who broke his record for the most points scored in his career.
