DENVER — There was a familiar gleam in LeBron James’ eye during his exit interview, not too long after the familiar feeling of being ousted by the reigning kings in the postseason.
He wanted to leave everyone hanging on his every word, on the mere possibility — it’s showtime at the Apollo, only in a back room in Denver, while the dull cheers of Nuggets faithful continued into the night.
“Uhhh, I’m not gonna answer that. Appreciate it,” James replied when asked if this night — an emotion-filled, competitively soaked and ultimately draining night — would be his last as a Los Angeles Laker.