"There's one thing I'm sure of—this is his last year with the Lakers," Barkley said. Charles Barkley on LeBron James: "There's one thing I'm sure of- this is his last year with the Lakers. 1, I think he has earned his right for a farewell tour but it’s clear this is his last year with the Lakers," Barkley said. LeBron James spoke about his emotions during the Cavs' tribute videoJames became very emotional during Wednesday night's tribute video in Cleveland. I was just more present today than I've been [in past trips to Cleveland]," James said.