Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James has yet to embark on his unprecedented 23rd season in the NBA.
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James is currently dealing with a sciatica injury on his right side, which kept him out of Opening Night and will keep him out for the next handful of weeks. The 40-year-old superstar has done it all and seen it all in his career.
There is nothing left for him to accomplish, and because he is closer to the end of his career than the beginning, the million-dollar question surrounding him is when he will call his career quits.
That’s been the burning question regarding James for the past handful of years, and that is especially the case now. Many think it will be after this season, but former teammate of James, sharpshooter Danny Green, believes he will be back on the court next season and in the Purple and Gold.
In an exclusive interview with Brett Siegel of Clutch Points, Green said James will be back in Los Angeles for the 2026-27 season.
“I think so. It depends on whether he retires after this year. I think that moment will come either after this year or afternext year – his body will let him know. Missing the start of this season definitely takes a toll on him mentally, and not being able to potentially make an All-NBA team would definitely impact him. LeBron is the type of guy who takes a lot of pride in his availability and his body. When things start happening and he can’t be out there on the floor every night, that’s when I think the gears will begin turning regarding retirement.
“To be an All-Star for the last 21 years is ridiculous. If he starts having injuries this year, though, this may be the last time we see LeBron James. I think his body will tell him when it’s time. But I think he has one more year after this one.”
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Green and James were teammates for one season in Los Angeles during their 2019-20 championship season.
The 38-year-old played his last season in the 2023-24 season with the Philadelphia 76ers. As for James, he is searching for his fifth title in his legendary career.
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