LeBron James says he's still unsure if he'll play in 24th season - ESPN

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — LeBron James still doesn't know if the ball will keep bouncing for him beyond his record-setting 23rd NBA season but does want to make sure his heart is still beating.

«Yeah, I mean, I want to live,» James said Sunday before playing in his 22nd NBA All-Star Game when asked about his future plans for his career. «When I know, you guys will know. I don't know. I have no idea.

»I just want to live, that's all."

James generally did not engage in several questions focused on his potential retirement this summer or career options after his playing days are over.

He acknowledged he still harbors interest in being part of an NBA ownership group someday — a desire that could become a reality sooner rather than later with NBA commissioner Adam Silver saying Saturday that the Board of Governors will discuss the issue in March — but added, «right now I'm still locked in on what's going on right now, our season. And that's where my mind is.»

The 41-year-old continued to say that his focus is on the Los Angeles Lakers' success as a team, and not his individual uncertainty as he finishes out the final, $52.6 million year on his contract.

«No, it's [not about me],» James said. «It's gearing up towards the postseason, so it has nothing to do with that. It's the same. Same motivation. Same mind factor. We've got past the marathon and now the sprint is about to start.»

The Lakers (33-21) are No. 5 in the Western Conference standings.

Despite being 12 games above .500 at the break, through the first 54 games of the season the Lakers have scored 6,264 points — and allowed their opponents to score 6,264 points.

«I know that when we've played some of our best basketball this season, we look very good,» James said. «On the