Asked about his future during the Lakers Media Day, LeBron James was once again very elusive. The retirement is for the King a case which will be decided in particular with the family.
The soap opera which risks animating the NBA, in parallel with the regular season, is undoubtedly the declarations of LeBron James on his future retirement sports. The King, which enters its 22nd professional year, likes to maintain doubt. In any case, there was not missed during the Media Day of Lakers, the first big date of the 2025-26 season, one month before the official start of hostilities on the prosecution.
LeBron James on his retirement: “I don’t know when is the end” pic.twitter.com/Hgsz64rb7t
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Bron also clarified his thought, guided by the various questions of the journalists present. For him, the fact that Luka Doncic is also a player of the Lakers had no impact on his decision to play this season. What motivates James is to surpass evening after evening, to succeed in being at the top in all circumstances. We will not hide it, it is the ultimate in lukewarm water in terms of declaration. The real decision, for the King, will be taken with the family.
While saying playing alongside Luka Doncic provides motivation, LeBron James said Luka being on the roster will have « zero » impact on the decision for how much longer he’ll play. Added it’ll be up to him and his family. pic.twitter.com/hhH2iTnSzj
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However, questioned about a potential desire to wait for the arrival of Bryce (his second son) in the NBA, LeBron explained that his son’s schedule was not his, and that he was not sure that the two correspond.
LeBron James may not wait for the arrival of his second son in the NBA to retire:
“I’m not going to wait Bryce. He has his timeline, I have mine, and I don’t know if they match “
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