LeBron James expresses frustration after another Lakers loss: 'I'm a winner, and I want to win'
It's tough going for LeBron James and the Lakers right now.
Just when it seemed as though Los Angeles was starting to figure things out, eight-time All-Star Anthony Davis suffered a stress fracture in his right foot that will sideline him indefinitely. The Lakers are 2-5 since his injury, falling all the way to 13th in the Western Conference standings.
The Lakers' latest loss came at the hands of the Heat. James led the way with 27 points, nine rebounds and six assists, but Miami cruised to a 112-98 victory.
After the game, James was asked how much longer he sees himself playing. His response raised some eyebrows.
"I'm a winner, and I want to win," James said. "And I want to win and give myself a chance to win and still compete for championships. That has always been my passion. That has always been my goal since I entered the league as an 18-year-old kid out of Akron, Ohio.
"And I know it takes steps to get there, but once you get there and know how to get there, playing basketball at this level just to be playing basketball is not in my DNA. It's not in my DNA anymore. So we'll see what happens and see how fresh my mind stays over the next couple years."
