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LeBron James Dodges Retirement Questions
15 Feb
Summary
- James expressed a desire to live rather than plan his next season.
- He is focused on the Lakers' remaining 28 games.
- James recently became the oldest player to record a triple-double.

As the NBA All-Star Game approached on February 15, 2026, LeBron James shared his thoughts on his future, emphasizing a desire to "live" rather than immediately commit to playing a 24th season. James, who is in his record 23rd season, has faced increased speculation about retirement but stated that such decisions do not affect his current mindset.
James stressed his focus remains on the Los Angeles Lakers' immediate goals, with the team having 28 games left. He likened the current phase of the season to a "sprint" after completing the "marathon." Recently, James became the oldest player in the league to achieve a triple-double. He also highlighted the importance of team health for the Lakers' success in the remaining games, noting the rarity of having a full roster this season.




