LeBron James Won't Delay Retirement To Play With Bryce

LeBron James claims he isn't going to continue his NBA career just to have the chance to play with both of his sons -- the Lakers superstar revealed his retirement plans don't revolve around Bryce.

The 21-time All-Star discussed his basketball future at media day a few minutes ago ... when a reporter asked James if he'd hold out on retiring to have a chance to play alongside his second-oldest kid, who's gearing up for his freshman year with the University of Arizona basketball team this fall.

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"I'm not sitting here ... no, I'm not waiting on Bryce," James laughed.

"I don't know what his timeline is. He's his own young man now. He's down in Tucson. We'll see…