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LeBron James Confirms NBA Retirement, Won't Play with Youngest Son
1 Oct, 2025
Summary
- LeBron James reaffirms NBA career is concluding, won't extend to play with son Bryce
- James jokes about son Bronny's golf swing, credits wife Savannah for his talent
- Retirement decision is private, involving only James, wife, and daughter, not sons
As of October 1st, 2025, NBA superstar LeBron James has reaffirmed that his illustrious basketball career is nearing its conclusion. In a recent press conference, the Los Angeles Lakers player made it clear he will not extend his playing days to see his youngest son, Bryce, succeed in the league.
Earlier this month, James was seen joking about his son Bronny's golf swing, which has been receiving widespread praise. The 40-year-old credited his wife Savannah for Bronny's natural talent, stating he did not inherit those skills from his father. James reiterated that his retirement decision is a private matter involving only him, his wife, and their daughter, not his sons.
While many speculated James may wait until 2026 to retire in order to play alongside Bryce, the 4-time NBA champion has dismissed those rumors. He emphasized that his timeline and his sons' timelines may not align, and the final call on his future will be made solely by him and his immediate family.
