Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James listens to questions from the media during the NBA basketball team's media day in El Segundo, Calif., Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James reacts during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives against Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the first half of a NBA preseason basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) tosses chalk into the air before a NBA preseason basketball against the Golden State Warriors, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)