Superstar LeBron James is currently away from the Los Angeles Lakers due to "personal reasons" with coach JJ Redick calling it an "excused absence." Redick added that James is dealing with a foot injury and needs rest. He has missed two games so far and his return date remains uncertain.

Given these statements, there are a lot of rumors swirling that LeBron's absence is a harbinger of bad things to come for the Lakers. And that is LeBron leaving the Lakers since he knows that the team is no longer competitive enough to give him that elusive fifth title.

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