LOS ANGELES — Depending on the perspective, LeBron James was walking back veiled threats he made against the Lakers or clarifying statements that were widely misinterpreted.
"I see myself being with the purple and gold as long as I can play," James said.
Whether this was a cynical public relations ploy or sincere declaration is anyone's guess. What he said Friday night after a 105-102 loss to the Clippers certainly wasn't legally binding. He still has only one more season remaining on his contract after this one.
