LeBron James is once again stirring up retirement rumors after he shared a video on social media. Back in June, the NBA’s all-time scoring leader posted a short clip where, during a press conference, he asked, “Are the retirement rumors true? What’s next?” It was later revealed to be an advertisement for Amazon Prime.
In a new video shared on Monday, James approaches a chair and notices a man sitting in it on a basketball court. He takes a seat, and the camera then cuts to a graphic that states, “The second decision coming soon.”
James wrote online, “All decisions. October 7th, 12pm ET.” It’s worth noting that this date coincides with the beginning of “Prime Day,” so maybe this is simply a follow-up to his previous Amazon Prime promotion.
Despite finishing his 22nd season in the NBA, James shows no signs of slowing down. At 40 years old, he averaged 24.4 points, 8.2 assists, and 7.8 rebounds last season, also achieving several triple-doubles. He was particularly impressive in the 2019-20 season when he clinched his fourth NBA Championship.
Continuing to break records, he earned his 21st consecutive All-Star selection. After turning 40 on December 30th, he managed to average 25.1 points per game, which is remarkable, especially considering he’s competing against younger players.
An interesting milestone for James was when he became the first player in NBA history to play alongside his son Bronnie James, who was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers last summer. They played together in 21 games.
As for his future, if James plays in the 2025-26 season, it would mark his 23rd season in the league, pushing him beyond the current record he shares with Vince Carter. He has mentioned that he hasn’t yet made any definitive plans regarding his future and will evaluate his options after the Lakers’ playoff run concludes.
