Alright, hoop heads, let’s dive into the latest buzz about the King himself, LeBron James.
LeBron’s Future: Booth or Bust?
So, LeBron’s been dodging retirement talk like a pro, but we all know it’s coming sooner rather than later. The dude’s entering his 22nd season with two more years left on his contract. During a recent chat on the Golic and Gojo podcast, he hinted that broadcasting might be in his future. "We will have to see," he said. Classic LeBron, keeping us guessing.
“You know, I don’t know — I definitely love the sport,” he shared. “I love basketball, I love football. And I watch it not only as a fan but also just breaking down matchups, just things of that nature. I was brought into sports. When you grow up in Northeast Ohio, listen, you grow up in sports. It would be great. I see Tom Brady doing it. He’s been great so far. And, we will see. Even if it’s just a guest appearance. You know, one game or two, when I’m done playing.”
LeBron James is reportedly considering a broadcasting career in basketball or football post-retirement
— Mid Range News (@TheMidRangeNews)
Giving Back to the Game
LeBron’s love for the game runs deep. "But it’s always fun to give back to the game,” he said. “The game has given me so much. So if it’s basketball, if it’s football, if it’s whatever — I love the word sport. Because it’s given so much to me and my family and it’s only right I give back to it.”
I think LeBron in the booth would be epic. Can you imagine him breaking down plays with that basketball IQ? Pure gold.
For now, though, he’s focused on adding to his legacy. The man is just 1,364 points away from hitting 50,000 career points. That’s nuts! He’s already racked up 40,474 points in the regular season and another 8,162 in the playoffs. Talk about GOAT status.
Lakers’ Dynamic Duo: LeBron & AD
The Lakers are banking on LeBron and AD to bring another title to LA. After getting bounced by Denver in the playoffs, AD was all about keeping LeBron in Cali. “Absolutely, I feel like we complement each other, we have done something special together,” he said.
“Good thing about it, I’m going to be with him all summer, so have a lot of conversations and things like that. He know how I feel about him… If he kind of asks my opinion or whenever we talk about it, I’m obviously going to try to recruit him back,” he assured, as both were selected to play in the Paris Olympics, in which they earned gold.
LeBron echoed those vibes after they dropped 59 points combined in Game 3’s 112-105 loss. “We know what it takes to win a championship and how damn near perfect you got to be,” he said. Ain’t that the truth.
The Final Push
With JJ Redick and his son Bronny by his side, LeBron’s got all the motivation he needs for his last two seasons. At 39, he’s still gunning for that fifth ring. Can he do it? Only time will tell, but never count the King out.
Speaking of trades, did you catch that wild Curry rumor? Anyway, what do you think? Will LeBron dominate the booth like he does the court, or is there another chapter waiting for him? Drop your thoughts below!