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Prior to stepping away, LeBron had set a lofty goal for himself: to play all 82 games during the season at the age of 40. However, recent statistics indicate a decline in his performance, with troubling figures such as a -8.4 plus-minus rating—the lowest of his career—as well as a startling stretch of shooting which included an 0-for-20 outing from beyond the three-point line. Those numbers raised eyebrows, especially against the backdrop of trade rumors and speculation regarding LeBron's future.