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LeBron James doesn’t want to “Be Like Mike” on the Wizards

Published

September 27, 2025

Apr 3, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) prepares for a free throw attempt against the Washington Wizards in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

LeBron James is nearing the end of his historic NBA career. There’s no denying that.

LeBron understands this, and he is firmly against going out like one of his idols did.

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A report has come out stating that LeBron wants a retirement tour like Kobe Bryant had in his last NBA season. He also doesn’t want to be like Michael Jordan on the Washington Wizards.

“If he wants to do a farewell tour like Kobe did, it’s the only other team that makes sense,” an executive said. “LeBron cares about narratives. He doesn’t want to be like Michael Jordan on the Wizards.”

Jordan was a shell of himself as a member of the Wizards, but that doesn’t mean he wasn’t good. In fact, before tearing his meniscus in February of 2002, Jordan was an MVP candidate.

Still, the injury occurred and Jordan failed to lead the Wizards to the postseason. In his two seasons with the Wizards, Jordan averaged 21.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game.

How will LeBron’s career finish out?

About the Author Published Sep 27, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1