The 2024-25 NBA season will be an iconic fest for LeBron James fans. The record 20-time NBA All-Star will enter his 22nd year in the league. Apart from leveling legendary Vince Carter for the most NBA seasons played in history, the Los Angeles Lakers star will share the court with his son, Bronny James. This raises speculations about whether the upcoming season will be LeBron’s last.
The oldest player in the NBA will celebrate his 40th birthday in the upcoming season and has shown no signs of slowing down. During the Paris Olympics 2024, LeBron James was asked about his retirement plans, and he responded, “I don’t get asked that much, to be honest. Everyone expects me to play 10 more years for some odd reason.”
LeBron’s remarkable longevity and athleticism could allow him to win a championship this season. But how long will the Lakers superstar continue in the NBA?
How Has LeBron James 2024 Been So Far?
LeBron finished the last season with an average of 25.7 points, 8.3 assists, and 7.3 rebounds in 71 games for the Lakers. LeBron helped the franchise register 47 wins and manage the 8th spot in the Western Conference standings. However, the inaugural NBA Cup champions faced a first-round exit against the Denver Nuggets in the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
The NBA’s all-time scoring leader was a member of the gold-winning Team USA, including Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, at the Paris Olympics 2024. In the summer, LeBron’s long-time dream became a reality as the Lakers drafted Bronny James in the second round.
Will The 2024-25 Season Be LeBron James’ Last In The NBA?
On the Purple and Gold franchise’s media day, the fans got the first glimpse of LeBron and Bronny together in the Lakers jersey. When asked if there is anything left for him to achieve in the NBA, the 39-year-old said, “Is there anything else left for me to do as a basketball player? No, no. Everything else is extra credit, [but] I’ll take it. I’ll take it, though. I love it. I love what I do.”
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With his long-time dream becoming reality and claiming nothing left for him in the league to accomplish, many would believe LeBron is hinting toward retirement. However, that will be confirmed only after an official word from the NBA superstar himself.
Meanwhile, the Lakers have commenced their training camp with a positive vibe, and the fans are delighted to watch the father-son duo practicing together. The 17-time NBA champions will kick off the NBA 2024-25 campaign against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 22.
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