LOS ANGELES — Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka said Tuesday that LeBron James has earned the right to take some time to consider his options this offseason, including retirement.
James hinted on Monday night following the Lakers' elimination from the playoffs that "I've got a lot to think about" when it comes to his future and later reiterated that retirement was a possibility.
"LeBron has given as much to the game of basketball as anyone who has ever played," said Pelinka, who is also the team's vice president of basketball operations. "When you do that, you earn a right to decide if you want to give more."
