LeBron James didn't want to talk about it then and doesn't want to talk about it now.
Free agency, that is.
James can opt out of the final two years of his current contract with the Miami Heat after the 2013-14 NBA season comes to a close, if he so chooses. There's already been rampant speculation about where LeBron might wind up, with the Los Angeles Lakers, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Chicago Bulls already having been tossed around as potential destinations.
LeBron, to his credit, isn't taking the bait—not yet, anyway. He drew the line on questions about his future during the Heat's recent media day (via ESPN's Michael Wallace):
"You guys have to ask the questions. But I'm not going to address it. Once we get to that point [in June], then I'll address it. But I don't think it's appropriate right now."
"My concern is putting our team in a position to win another championship. That's my only goal, that's my only mind frame right now."
"For me, being a leader of this team, I owe it to this organization, I owe it to my teammates to really not get involved and not talk about it." ...
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