LeBron James, 41, Says He Will Retire When Daily Preparation No Longer Excites Him, After Lowest Scoring Season of Career
The 41-year-old Lakers forward outlined the internal signal that would end his career after completing his 23rd NBA season and being named TIME Magazine’s athlete of the century.
nypost.comLeBron James said the decision to retire will rest on whether he still enjoys the daily preparation required to play, not on age or statistics. ” “It’s up to the mind,” James told TIME Magazine. ” James described the specific threshold that would end his career.
“When I’m not in love with getting to the arenas on game days five hours before to start my preparation, if I’m out of love with getting to practice 2½ hours beforehand, then I know I’ll be done,” he said. 1 rebounds per game. His scoring average was the lowest since his rookie year, reflecting a changed role alongside Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves.
James raised his output in the postseason, averaging more than 23 points per game while the Lakers advanced in the playoffs. He played stretches with Dončić and Reaves sidelined by injuries. James is currently an unrestricted free agent.
On his “Mind the Game” podcast he stated he plans to take his time before deciding whether to return for a 24th season, with family considerations and a desire to compete for championships among the factors. com reported that James has said he will not retire because the calendar tells him to, but when the preparation no longer excites him.
