In the early years of the previous decade, an event unprecedented in NBA history took place when LeBron James and Chris Bosh teamed up with Dwayne Wade for the most explosive trident imaginable in the Miami Heat. could host all three.
In an interview with Bulls Talk Podcast, journalist KC Johnson, one of the most reliable sources, assured that the Bulls were close to signing three players who led his team to four finals and two titles in the summer of 2011.
In the footsteps of Michael Jordan
“If the Bulls were able to bring Luol Deng to the Clippers, something they were negotiating, the Big Three would be in Chicago,” a phrase the journalist wished these iconic players had had a presence in the city of winds and thus live out the glory days of the franchise, when Michael Jordan gave them six championship rings.
Finally, when Luol Deng’s transfer failed, they opted for the transfer of young Derrick Rose, who finally made his mark on the team by signing a campaign where he was voted Most Valuable Player, however this was not enough to bring City titles so the dream of bringing back the “Big Three” adds some salt to the wound.
LeBron James, The Last Musketeer
After the 2022-23 season, the door opened to the eventual retirement of LeBron James. However, King put the speculation aside and confirmed that he would play one more season. Now the question is how long will he be active and whether he will end his career with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Denver Nuggets 4-0 in the Western Conference Finals. This is when LeBron James put on the table the debate that was about to take place at some point: will he retire?
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Near the end
“I wonder if I can still play without cheating in the game, can I still give my best in the game? The truth is that I have been asking myself this question at the end of the season for several years now. I’ve never spoken openly about it,” he said.
However, he later announced that he would continue to play. He is under contract with the Lakers until the end of the 2024-25 season if he chooses to exercise his $51.4 million player option for that final season. By this time he will be 40 years old.
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