Is LeBron James’ Dominance Finally Over?

Even though the Los Angeles Lakers lost against the Oklahoma City Thunder, their play wasn’t the only thing that generated discussion. The Lakers’ star player, LeBron James, had a quiet game, ending with just 12 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists on 5 of 13 shooting. His poor shooting performance—he missed all four of his three-point attempts—further stoked debates about how long he would play in the league. Kendrick Perkins is speculating LeBron James retirement By publicly speculating on social media that LeBron would be playing his final season, former NBA player and vocal analyst Kendrick Perkins fanned the flames. Perkins shared: “It’s looking like this just might be Bron’s last season,”  Many fans, who are becoming more aware of the once-unstoppable forward’s indications of decline, found resonance in Perkins’ remark. Even a single off-game experience feels like a potential turning point for a player who has long defied age and logic. Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James, left, laughs with Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green, right, after an NBA preseason basketball game in San Francisco, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) Reactions to LeBron’s performance on the internet were mixed, ranging from sentimental contemplation to comedy. For the NBA...