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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Sport
Dan Woike

LeBron James: 'I see myself being in the purple and gold as long as I can play'

LOS ANGELES — Speaking for the first time since Sunday when he capped a wild All-Star weekend of rumor, speculation, inference and intrigue, LeBron James cut through all the pretense by saying exactly what was on his mind.

Comments about other general managers were just comments. Wishful thinking about playing with his son, Bronny, is just wishful thinking. And any early-stage orchestration about a Los Angeles exit is untrue.

Asked if he could see himself with this team long term, James was as direct about his future as he's been.

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