LeBron James is yet to announce a decision on his future plans—if he wants a retirement or a renewed contract for the 2025–26 season. The reason for the delay could be his ongoing recovery from the knee injury he suffered in April. Now, his agent has opened up about the possibilities regarding his chances of playing in the new NBA season. James is among the most senior players in the NBA, having played 22 seasons already.
LeBron James’ agent talks about his future possibilities
In the latest NBA season, before the Los Angeles Lakers lost out in the first-round series, LeBron James had an average of 24.4 points, 8.2 assists, and 7.8 rebounds per game.
On the question of his player option, James’ agent and Klutch Sports CEO/founder Rich Paul said on The Rich Eisen Show: "I think [everybody has] been on pins and needles for a while. I go into each year like he's continuing to play. I never even talk about that."
Talking about how long he can play in the coming years, Paul added, "Physically, he can play several more years. I don't think it's the physical aspect of it. I think it's where you're at mentally. With all these guys, I think we put so much on the individual.”
“There's a lot of layers to success as an individual. And I think when you think about him per se, there's a lot of decisions that have to be made. You know, going into a locker room, what the roster looks like, what the approach of each player is. He's always going to get everybody's best shot and so is the team he's on with the history of the team," he added.
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James recently opened up about his knee injury while chatting with Steve Nash on his podcast, Mind the Game. James told Nash, "Did you see me limp in here? Like I said last episode, it’s been a helluva lot better, but it’s getting better, though." The 41-year-old had suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee when the Los Angeles Lakers played against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the playoff series and is currently recovering from the same.
LeBron James’ agent talks about his future possibilities
In the latest NBA season, before the Los Angeles Lakers lost out in the first-round series, LeBron James had an average of 24.4 points, 8.2 assists, and 7.8 rebounds per game.
On the question of his player option, James’ agent and Klutch Sports CEO/founder Rich Paul said on The Rich Eisen Show: "I think [everybody has] been on pins and needles for a while. I go into each year like he's continuing to play. I never even talk about that."
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Talking about how long he can play in the coming years, Paul added, "Physically, he can play several more years. I don't think it's the physical aspect of it. I think it's where you're at mentally. With all these guys, I think we put so much on the individual.”
“There's a lot of layers to success as an individual. And I think when you think about him per se, there's a lot of decisions that have to be made. You know, going into a locker room, what the roster looks like, what the approach of each player is. He's always going to get everybody's best shot and so is the team he's on with the history of the team," he added.
Also Read: Proud dad LeBron James helps son Bryce James get ready for prom night, shares heartwarming photos and videos
James recently opened up about his knee injury while chatting with Steve Nash on his podcast, Mind the Game. James told Nash, "Did you see me limp in here? Like I said last episode, it’s been a helluva lot better, but it’s getting better, though." The 41-year-old had suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee when the Los Angeles Lakers played against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the playoff series and is currently recovering from the same.
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