LeBron James Wants to Finish the 2019/20 Season “As Soon as It’s Safe”

Los Angeles Laker LeBron James with shades and a baseball hat
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There is still no news about when the NBA might resume its activities, which sparked rumors that some players and executives are advocating canceling the rest of 2019/20 season. Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar LeBron James recently decided to express his disagreement with the idea on social media saying that “nobody should be canceling anything.”

According to James, he would want to finish the season “as soon as its safe,” adding that both he and his team are “ready” to go at any moment.

It isn’t hard to see why James is eager to resume the season, as his Lakers currently sit at the top of Western Conference and are among the favorites to win the championship. But, it remains uncertain whether he will get to fulfill his wish.

NBA suspended its season due to coronavirus in early March and is still to reveal its plans about the future. The league did allow the teams to open its facilities starting May 4th for workouts, which was perceived as positive step forward by many.

However, there are some teams that are not ready to jump in on the offer. Golden State Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr recently told the media that his team is operating like the season won’t continue and are adopting “offseason” mentality. Oklahoma City Thunder’s general manager Sam Presti, on the other hand, said that his organization is still “evaluating” whether to open their facilities or not.

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