James is ready to take on the All Star game as part of Team Shaq in the Sunday’s game which might be his last
LeBron James has been a fixture in the NBA All-Star Game for an incredible 21 years, but with each passing season, the likelihood increases that his time at the top could be coming to an end. Even LeBron himself is aware of the inevitable reality.
The Los Angeles Lakers forward first earned an All-Star selection in 2005, and from that moment on, his name has been an unshakable presence on the prestigious list every single year.
Over the course of his career, he has not only participated but also made a significant impact on the event, securing the All-Star Game MVP title three times—first in 2006, then again in 2008, and most recently in 2018.
As one of the greatest players in NBA history, LeBron’s dominance has been on display for more than two decades, but the question now lingers: How many more All-Star appearances does he have left?
However, now 40 years old, the King admitted that his chances of returning are diminishing with each passing year.
Are these the last LeBron James moment in the NBA?
This year, with the new All-Star Weekend format, LeBron will be part of Shaquille O’Neal team along with Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum, Kyrie Irving, Jaylen Brown, James Harden, and Damian Lillard.
In a conversation with ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, LeBron James openly acknowledged that his time enjoying the NBA All-Star Game as a player is limited.
“There ain’t going to be many times left. So you take it all and you don’t take it for granted. It’s coming to an end soon,” James admitted, recognizing that his career is entering its final stages.
Speculation about James’ retirement has been a constant topic in recent years. While he has stated that he could continue competing at a high level for another five to seven years, he has also made it clear that he has no intention of extending his career that long.
LeBron to retire as a Laker
Although LeBron James has not set a specific date for his retirement, he has expressed his desire to finish his career as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.
However, his most recent contract extension, signed in 2024, is only for two years and worth $101.4 million. This means that by the end of next season, James will once again enter free agency, leaving questions about his future open.
While analysts continue to speculate on when he will decide to step away from the game, fans are simply enjoying the opportunity to watch him compete in another NBA All-Star Game this Sunday, adding yet another chapter to his legendary career.
