Rich Paul on NBA media: 'Everyone has a job to do'

The NBA media has been reporting many things about LeBron James and his future with the Los Angeles Lakers. Some have reported that LeBron wants out while others say he wants to stay.

Rich Paul, LeBron’s agent, recently spoke about the NBA media, stating he has no problem with them.

“There are so many voices in today’s game, like media and things like that, and everyone has a job to do. For us, let those people do their jobs. It’s not for us to rebut or give clarity on what’s said and what’s not said; that’s not the focus. The focus is, hey man, enjoy your summer.

“You can’t dispel everything someone has to say, and you’ve been around this team a long time. There’s never been the expectation on anyone like it’s been on him. You can’t go out here and try to prove everyone wrong or wanting to make sure everyone is right. Critique is the critique.

“Everyone’s journey is different. The success of some and the so-called failure of others. I know how hard it is to get to the NBA, I know how hard it is to stay in the NBA, and I know how hard it is to have consistency while being in the NBA. It’s easy for us to critique sitting behind these microphones.

“But the respect level for all the guys playing, and I know the respect for someone at LeBron’s level, and his tenure, and all the things that he’s accomplished. Again, you can’t buy into those things [trade rumors], people are doing their job, so we understand and he understands that. I think ‘How do we do things’ is what my focus is.”