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40-year-old James responds to retirement rumors! American fans are hotly discussed: Don’t retire, it’s best to play for the rest of your life

On June 15, 40-year-old James responded to retirement rumors in the form of an advertisement, and James said bluntly: I have been thinking about the same problem; US media bluntly said that James needed to retire on a tour, and fans hoped that he would not retire, and it would be best to play for the rest of his life.

James suddenly updated his social media and posted a video of an interview. In the video, the reporter asked: Are the rumors of retirement true? LeBron, what are your plans next?

James was just about to answer, but the video came to an abrupt end; James wrote: I have been asking myself the same question... Think + King's Expression #ad (Advertising Tag).

40-year-old James responded to retirement rumors in the form of an advertisement, causing heated discussion. Lakers player Reeves and Jane's wife Savanna praised it. US media overtime wrote in the comment section: LeBron needs to retire on a tour, GOAT; JR-Smith wrote: There is no chance at all.

U.S. fans have called on James to play for at least 6 more years, and some fans have said: King, don't retire. Don't let your heart attack on this wonderful morning. The league needs you to play for another 10 years. To be honest, it would be great if you could play for the rest of your life. The NBA needs you, the whole world needs you, always love you and be safe.

James also tweeted to welcome Caitlin Clark's comeback, tweeted: Caitlin Clark effect is back! Everyone misses you very much!

Clark officially returned after being injured for 5 games. He returned to his first game with 11 of 20 shots, made 7 of 14 three-pointers, scored 32 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks, leading the fanatical victory over the Liberty.

40-year-old James has played in the NBA for 22 seasons and currently has a player option of $52 million in the 2025-26 season. He may execute the player option, or he may refuse the option and re-sign a 2-year 1+1 contract with the Lakers.

How many years can James play? No one knows that everything depends on James himself. He is expected to continue to compete in the new season, that is, the 23rd season of his career, and will become the player with the most years in the NBA in history.