During LeBron James’s acceptance speech at the ESPYs after winning the award for Best Record-Breaking Performance – having become the all-time top NBA points scorer in February – the Los Angeles Lakers forward dispelled rumours that he would announce his retirement, saying he intends to return for another NBA season. ‘The real question for me is: Can I play without cheating this game?’ he said. ‘The day I can’t give the game everything on the floor is the day I’ll be done. Lucky for you guys, that day is not today.’
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