Many experts and analysts have weighed in on the topic. Still, Brian Windhorst, who has covered "The King's" career since his high school days at St. Vincent-St. Mary in Akron, Ohio, surmised that James will likely end his career in Los Angeles with the Lakers.

Lakers star LeBron James doesn't know why past NBA stars continue to talk down on the way the game is played today.

One of the first things the Los Angeles Lakers need to do this summer is get an answer from LeBron James on what he plans to do with his basketball career moving forward. He has a player option for next season, and he can either play on it or opt out and sign a slightly longer new contract.