LeBron James announces return for 21st NBA season after contemplating retirement

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Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. When his season ended, LeBron James admitted he was contemplating his NBA future.

Well, it seems like he's come to his senses - he announced on Wednesday night at the ESPYs that he will be returning for a 21st season.

James accepted the award for the Best Record-Breaking Performance of the last year, commemorating him passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA's all-time scorer when he made the announcement. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James tosses powder in the air prior to the team's NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, Feb.

7, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) "When the season ended, I said I wasn't sure if I was gonna keep playing, and I know a lot of experts told you guys what I said, but I'm here now speaking for myself," James said.

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