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It appears that LeBron James could retire sooner rather than later. Last week, James went out with several friends in New York City for dinner. James’ conversation was recorded by nearby guests, and the Lakers star could be heard telling his friends that his wife, Savannah, wants him to retire in the “next year or so.”
Via ESPN
“It remains to be seen if James will reach season No. 24 or beyond. James went out to dinner in New York City this past week with his wife, Savannah; Miami Heat big man Kevin Love and his wife, Kate; and other confidants, and one of the dinner guests posted a snippet of the night to Instagram where James can be heard saying, ‘[Savannah] wants me to f—ing retire in the next year or so.’”
Here’s video of LeBron’s comments at the dinner.
“Savanna wants me to f-ing retire in the next year or so”
-LeBron pic.twitter.com/AFSmPVrxni— Shane (@Shane00) June 29, 2025
LeBron has currently opted in for at least one more season, and it remains unclear whether he will finish his career with the Lakers.
“He is uncertain about the Lakers roster moving forward”
“He is uncertain about the Lakers roster moving forward,” – @ShamsCharania on LeBron’s future in LA 👀👀👀👀 pic.twitter.com/Me4aagI7r5
— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) June 29, 2025