Overview
- The Lakers host the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena on Dec. 25 in a matchup featuring Kevin Durant.
- James said playing on Christmas is an honor even as he acknowledged he would prefer to spend the day with his family.
- He enters his 20th Christmas appearance as the holiday’s all-time leading scorer with 507 points and the most games played.
- Media and fans are reading his candid tone as a new prompt for retirement speculation, though he has made no announcement.
- The home setting in Los Angeles eases holiday logistics for the Lakers, allowing more time with family around the game.