LeBron James does not plan to retire: everything we know about his future
1 may 2025 в 19:13
NBA champion LeBron James recently had to answer questions about his future retirement, disappointing fans. After a tough defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the end of the 2025 season, the league’s all-time scoring leader was asked when he plans to end his career. Currently in the first year of a two-year, $ 100 million contract with the Lakers, he may become a free agent after this season. So, is LeBron retiring?
Below, we will break down everything we know at the moment about LeBron’s future in the NBA and what he said about his retirement.
LeBron turned 40 in May 2025. He is currently the oldest active player in the NBA.
As most NBA fans know, LeBron became the first active basketball player to become a billionaire. According to Forbes, his net worth is $ 1.2 billion.
At the moment, LeBron is not retiring. After the disappointing loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in April 2025, LeBron was asked about his future in the NBA. When a journalist asked if he was retiring, LeBron replied: «I don’t know the answer to that question yet, to be honest. So we’ll see», - according to ESPN.
«I don’t have an answer to that. I’ll sit down and talk with my family, my wife, and my support system, and just discuss and see what happens», - LeBron added. «And just have a conversation with myself about how long I want to continue playing».
Acknowledging that professional basketball is ultimately a «business», - the Ohio native admitted, «You don’t know what the team roster will look like next year, except for the players who have already signed contracts», - adding that he has «a lot to think about» right now.
«So I don’t know what the roster will look like. I don’t know where I stand right now», - LeBron concluded, according to ESPN.
LeBron previously played for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2003 to 2010, then for the Miami Heat until 2014. After returning to the Cavaliers in 2014, he played for the team until 2018 and has been with the Los Angeles Lakers since then
Below, we will break down everything we know at the moment about LeBron’s future in the NBA and what he said about his retirement.
LeBron turned 40 in May 2025. He is currently the oldest active player in the NBA.
As most NBA fans know, LeBron became the first active basketball player to become a billionaire. According to Forbes, his net worth is $ 1.2 billion.
At the moment, LeBron is not retiring. After the disappointing loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in April 2025, LeBron was asked about his future in the NBA. When a journalist asked if he was retiring, LeBron replied: «I don’t know the answer to that question yet, to be honest. So we’ll see», - according to ESPN.
«I don’t have an answer to that. I’ll sit down and talk with my family, my wife, and my support system, and just discuss and see what happens», - LeBron added. «And just have a conversation with myself about how long I want to continue playing».
Acknowledging that professional basketball is ultimately a «business», - the Ohio native admitted, «You don’t know what the team roster will look like next year, except for the players who have already signed contracts», - adding that he has «a lot to think about» right now.
«So I don’t know what the roster will look like. I don’t know where I stand right now», - LeBron concluded, according to ESPN.
LeBron previously played for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2003 to 2010, then for the Miami Heat until 2014. After returning to the Cavaliers in 2014, he played for the team until 2018 and has been with the Los Angeles Lakers since then
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