LeBron James has doubts about his future: 'I don't have an answer to that'

Calling it quits for the season wasn't the only headline in the Los Angeles Lakers' loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the Playoffs. LeBron James left his continuation in professional basketball up in the air, assuring that he will need to take some time to reflect whether it's time to retire.

"I don't know... I don't have an answer to that," James said immediately after the Lakers' elimination was confirmed. "Something I'll sit down with my family, my wife and my support group, have conversations with myself on how long I want to continue to play. We'll see."

The all-time leading scorer in the NBA left fans with doubts about his future last season, also when the Lakers were eliminated in the Playoffs. However, "King James" opted to return this season aiming to win his fifth NBA title, though the attempt was in vain.

Another reason that led him to continue one more season was the possibility of playing alongside his son Bronny, although he barely played this season. Even so, they were able to play some games together.

At 40 years old, the Lakers star averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game this season, more than decent numbers for a player of his age.

LeBron has the option to play one more season in Los Angeles, with a salary of $52 million, but also to declare himself a free agent and negotiate with other franchises or to retire.