LeBron James didn't “lose sleep” over him and Luka Doncic losing to Wolves - “There are 8 other guys on the floor”

LeBron James and the LA Lakers were sent home from the postseason after losing to Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games in the first round. However, the four-time NBA champion didn't dwell on his loss when looking back at what went wrong in the series.

The Lakers made one of the biggest trade deadline moves that the NBA has ever seen when they secured Luka Doncic in exchange for Anthony Davis. After the trade, the Lakers enjoyed a dominant finish to their season and secured the third seed in the Western Conference.

They were expected to make a deep run in the playoffs, but were bounced in the first round, winning just one game. James recapped the series with Steve Nash on Thursday's episode of Mind the Game. He explained that the matchup did not boil down to just him, Doncic, Edwards and Julius Randle.

"It's never just about me and Luka," James said. "It was never just about, you know, Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle. You know, it was always Minnesota vs. the Lakers. And I understand that. And I am at a point in my career now that I don't lose sleep over that, like, 'F--k, how did me and Luka lose?' Well, there are eight other guys on the floor."

The Lakers had their work cut out against Minnesota. Their lack of a serviceable big man and a shallow bench put pressure on LeBron James and Luka Doncic to deliver, and the team ultimately fell short.

What will LeBron James do now?

For the last few seasons, LeBron James has signed one-year deals with player options that he can decline depending on the state of the team. That setup allows him the freedom to call it quits at the end of each season without being tied into a long-term deal with the Lakers.

However, James was still one of the best players in the league this season and his team's best player in the playoffs. If he is waiting until he experiences a dropoff before retiring, James might have a few more years left in him. He could be a Laker for a while longer, especially after the addition of Doncic.

Rumors are swirling that he could decide to play with a different team next season as he pursues his fifth championship. However, most NBA experts expect him to stay in Los Angeles alongside Doncic and trust the franchise to build a roster around them.