Regardless of when James decides to retire, he'll go down as one of the "GOAT's" in NBA history. The debate of James vs. Michael Jordan isn't the focus right now, but it's one that will continue for many years to come.

One Bleacher Report writer chimed in on LeBron James' potential free agency this summer and how much longer he'll play with the Lakers.

LeBron James controls his fate here. The King can pretty much decides what he wants to do with his NBA future, and the Los Angeles Lakers will likely go along with it. That's part of what makes James' upcoming contract implications so intriguing.