LeBron James addresses retirement rumors: 'I do not know yet'
When the Denver Nuggets eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs on Monday, the attention immediately shifted to LeBron James, the league's all-time leading scorer and the face of the league.
James, 39, has a player option worth $51.4 million that he can exercise this summer, or he can decline it to become an unrestricted free agent. There's also the possibility that James retires after 21 seasons, one that has grown more likely in recent years. James will be 40 years old in December.
In other words, James' future is in his hands, and no one knows what he's going to do — not even him.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, James addressed the rumors about his future by saying he hasn't made up his mind yet, and hinted that his decision won't be made any time soon.
James averaged 25.7 points, 8.3 assists, 7.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 71 games with the Lakers this past season. He'll join Team USA at the summer Olympic Games in Paris this summer along with Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis.
[Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily.]
-
Paul George next team odds: Clippers, 76ers favored to land star guard
NBA Champions by Year: Complete list of NBA Finals winners
Timberwolves' postseason party continues as Anthony Edwards plays beyond his years
-
2024 NBA Playoff Bracket: Updated schedule, scores, standings
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal to back 'Team Diesel' in The Basketball Tournament
The Knicks’ incredible run is over, but the future is bright: ‘This team is special’
-
Klay Thompson next team odds: Could the Splash Brothers split up?
2024 NBA All-Rookie team: Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren headline
Which NBA teams have never won a championship?
-
Paul George next team odds: Clippers, 76ers favored to land star guard
NBA Champions by Year: Complete list of NBA Finals winners
Timberwolves' postseason party continues as Anthony Edwards plays beyond his years
-
2024 NBA Playoff Bracket: Updated schedule, scores, standings
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal to back 'Team Diesel' in The Basketball Tournament
The Knicks’ incredible run is over, but the future is bright: ‘This team is special’
-
Klay Thompson next team odds: Could the Splash Brothers split up?
2024 NBA All-Rookie team: Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren headline
Which NBA teams have never won a championship?