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LeBron James before 38th birthday amid Lakers struggles: ‘I don’t want to finish my career playing at this level’

LeBron James doesn’t want to play meaningless basketball.

The Los Angeles Lakers star reflected on his career on Wednesday night following a frustrating loss to the Miami Heat, just days before his 38th birthday.

The Lakers — though missing Anthony Davis — have now lost five of their last six and are just 14-21 this season. At the rate they’re going, even making the playoffs is going to be a battle.

While he doesn’t know how long he will keep playing, he’s starting to see the finish line.