LeBron James remains undecided about playing beyond his record-setting 23rd NBA season, telling reporters he wants to focus on living rather than planning his basketball future. The 41-year-old Lakers star, who is earning $52.6 million in the final year of his contract, emphasized that his immediate concern is the team's health and postseason preparation rather than his own career timeline.

James acknowledged his interest in future NBA ownership but said his current priority is helping the Lakers navigate their inconsistent season. Despite being 12 games above .500 at the All-Star break, Los Angeles has scored exactly as many points as it has allowed this season. The team has struggled with injuries, with James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves having played together for only 10 games this season.

The Lakers' fortunes could change if they get healthy down the stretch, though James cautioned that the recent additions of Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart, Jake LaRavia, and Luke Kennard make it difficult to gauge the team's true potential. With the postseason approaching, James stressed that health remains the most critical factor for the Lakers' success, as they prepare to face the LA Clippers to open the final stretch of the regular season.