LeBron James has been the face of the NBA for over two decades, establishing himself as arguably the greatest player to ever play the sport. But even though he’s still performing at a high level, he’s nearing retirement age – and he knows it.
During a recent interview, LeBron James was asked how long he thinks he will continue playing in the NBA. And he got pretty candid in his response as he admitted that he thinks he could retire relatively soon, saying “I don’t have much time left.”
“Not very long. Not very long,” James said during the interview.
"Not very long… I don’t know when that door will close as far as when I’ll retire. But I don’t have much time left." – LeBron James on how much longer his NBA playing career will continue
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— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) April 1, 2024
“I’m on the other side obviously of the hill. I’m not going to play another 21 years, that’s for [darn] sure. Not very long. I don’t know when that door will close as far as when I retire. But I don’t have much time left,” James said.
Obviously, these comments from James led to a lot of reactions on social media as a result.
Just like that my night is ruined 💔✌🏻 https://t.co/Vb6NyxCq4y
— 🎭 (@MaskedInLA) April 1, 2024
I speak for everyone when i say we won’t be the watching the NBA anymore when LeBron retires https://t.co/wgDmptpVaB
— 𝓛𝓛💫 (@HoodiiBron) April 1, 2024
Man why does it feel like this might be his last year? Hope I’m wrong https://t.co/kFVDaHD5D0
— Offseason Chopz (@Pchopz_) April 1, 2024
Stop asking him about retirement cause it makes me depressed each time https://t.co/1gEtJYWxZa
— h. (@6ixImmortal) April 1, 2024
So glad I got to experience his entire career man https://t.co/SAKWGa8oV7
— KD 🏁🏁 (@smokeylaroyjr) April 1, 2024
If you don’t give us at least 2 more seasons https://t.co/BVkVGzbhQI
— Phil’N Good (@GAPhilterfish) April 1, 2024
James did not elaborate further and gave no specific timeframe, but it’s pretty clear that he’s quickly approaching retirement.
In the meantime, he is continuing to lead the Lakers on a push for yet another playoff spot.
