LeBron responds to ESPN report: Those things don't affect me at all; Jenny and I have always respected each other.

On January 23rd Beijing time, the Lakers fell 104-112 to the Clippers, with LeBron contributing 23 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists. After the match, he responded to ESPN’s earlier report about tensions with Jeanie Buss. The details are as follows —

Reporter: ESPN released a report yesterday citing many disagreements between you and Jeanie Buss. During this later stage of your time with the Lakers, how do you feel about the support and recognition from the team management?

LeBron: Honestly, I never get involved in these kinds of reports, no matter what they say. Obviously, I’ve seen quite a bit of it, but to be frank, I just don’t care about those stories.

You all know me—I’ve been with the Lakers for eight years and played 23 years in the league. Tomorrow, there will definitely be new articles, especially about me. When I first joined this team, my sole goal was to help the Lakers regain their glory and bring back the moments of honor I dreamed of since childhood.

Although I didn’t witness the "showtime" era firsthand, I understand the Lakers’ history—whether it was the Shaq and Kobe combination in the early 2000s or later Kobe teaming with Gasol to win championships. I’ve always thought about how to restore that championship legacy to the Lakers. When traditional powerhouses like the Lakers, Knicks, Bulls, and Celtics stay competitive, the entire league becomes more exciting.

Later on, along with over a dozen teammates, we achieved it—we won the championship and brought the trophy back to Los Angeles. That has always been my guiding principle. So, frankly, I really don’t care what those articles say or the tone of those reports and podcasts. None of it affects me at all.

I’m already 41 years old, and my daily routine now is mostly about watching golf. I don’t care how a report is written or what others think of me. If someone truly knows me, they understand the person I am. My teammates get me, and that’s enough. I don’t care at all about others’ opinions.

Reporter: How would you describe your working relationship with Jeanie?

LeBron: What exactly do you mean by “working relationship”? Are you referring to our partnership? Well, I think we work pretty well together, but from others’ perspectives, it might look different. Everything has two sides, like two faces of a coin. As I said earlier, from the moment I joined the Lakers until now, I’ve always given my all with the utmost respect, honor, and dignity to serve this team.

And I’ve always valued loyalty—besides the Cleveland Cavaliers, I’ve been with the Lakers longer than any other team. I spent two stints with the Cavaliers totaling 11 years.

Reporter: After that report came out, did you talk? Did you try to clear up any misunderstandings?

LeBron: We never talked about it. Honestly, I don’t really see why we would—Jeanie and I don’t usually call each other just to chat, and you’ve never seen any reports about that, right? Don’t overanalyze something that doesn’t exist. We’ve always respected each other and maintained a good working relationship, but I don’t usually initiate calls to Jeanie, just like I don’t call Mickey Arison or Dan Gilbert. Please, everyone, don’t make this more complicated than it is. I really don’t care.