LeBron James should play with Stephen Curry before retiring

At the Los Angeles Lakers’ postgame presser following Game 4’s loss to the Denver Nuggets that also ended its season, LeBron James hinted at his basketball mortality.

“I don’t play for anything besides winning championships at this point in my career. I don’t get a kick out of making a Conference [Finals] appearance. I’ve done it, a lot. It’s not fun for me to not be a part of getting to the Finals. We’ll see what happens going forward,” James said. “I’ve got a lot to think about, to be honest…”

Many have dismissed it as a smokescreen to distract from criticizing his swept team. Others have said it’s a tactic to pressure the organization for immediate improvement. Who knows for sure? But the…